Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence
Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 117.5 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in East Carroll Parish County, Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 117.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 117.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence
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Recreation & Access
- AirportPublic
- Highway 65 BridgePublic
- Lakeview Inn HotelSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA081101_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in East Carroll Parish County
Nearby Lakes in East Carroll Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence
Where is Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence?
- Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence is a lake in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence?
- Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 117.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence?
- Lake Providence West-Northwest of Lake Providence has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Airport, Highway 65 Bridge, Lakeview Inn Hotel. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX22 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory