Lake Salvador West of Lafitte
Lake Salvador West of Lafitte in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 97 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Salvador West of Lafitte →
Lake Salvador West of Lafitte is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-15. 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
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 97 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 97 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Salvador West of Lafitte
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Salvador West of Lafitte 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 LA020304_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Lafourche Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Lafourche Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Salvador West of Lafitte
Where is Lake Salvador West of Lafitte?
- Lake Salvador West of Lafitte is a lake in Lafourche 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 Salvador West of Lafitte?
- Lake Salvador West of Lafitte in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 97 µg/L.
Is Lake Salvador West of Lafitte 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 Salvador West of Lafitte has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
36 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX36 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 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