Lake Tahoe is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Douglas County, Nevada. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Douglas County, Lake Tahoe ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nevada DNR, last sampled 2017-06-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 0.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 16.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 0.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 16 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Douglas County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-06-28
Monitoring stations: 1