Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie in York County, South Carolina has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Wylie →
Lake Wylie is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in York County, South Carolina. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in York County, Lake Wylie ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, SCDES, last sampled 2022-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 17 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Wylie
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County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in York County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Wylie
What is the water quality grade for Lake Wylie?
- Lake Wylie in York County, South Carolina has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L.
Is Lake Wylie 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 Wylie has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 17 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
119 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2012–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality NCDEQ-DWR WQX
21NC03WQ119 samples · 2012–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
Grade thresholds come from the U.S. EPA National Lakes Assessment 2022 Technical Support Document (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2022-09-14
Monitoring stations: 4