What is the water quality grade for Laurel Bed Lake?

Laurel Bed Lake in Russell County, Virginia received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L.

Is Laurel Bed Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Laurel Bed Lake has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Russell County, Virginia

Laurel Bed Lake

Grade AExcellent · 9.8 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Laurel Bed Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Russell County, Virginia. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Russell County, Laurel Bed Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2024-10-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9.8 ft	B
Phosphorus	10 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.8 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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