What is the water quality grade for Lake Taneycomo?

Lake Taneycomo in Taney County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L.

Is Lake Taneycomo safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Taneycomo has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lake Taneycomo

Taney County, WisconsinMesotrophic

Lake Taneycomo is a mesotrophic lake in Taney County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	F
Phosphorus	18 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.2 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	49	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #10 of 11 lakes in Taney County

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Lake Taneycomo holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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EPA Impairment Status

Lake Taneycomo is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7314.00 · Official waterbody report

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-09-16

Monitoring stations: 1