What is the water quality grade for Lake Whitney?

Lake Whitney in Bosque County, Texas received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 39.4 µg/L.

Is Lake Whitney safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Lake Whitney has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 39.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Bosque County, Texas · 32.12°N

Lake Whitney

Grade DPoor · 1.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Lake Whitney is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bosque County, Texas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Bosque County, Lake Whitney ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2025-11-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 39.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.6 ft	F
Phosphorus	60 µg/L	D
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	39.4 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	67	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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