What is the water quality grade for Little Washoe Outfall Lake?

Little Washoe Outfall Lake in Washoe County, Nevada received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Phosphorus: 820 µg/L.

Is Little Washoe Outfall Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Little Washoe Outfall Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Washoe County, Nevada

Little Washoe Outfall Lake

Grade FVery Poor water quality

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Limited DataHypereutrophic

Little Washoe Outfall Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Washoe County, Nevada. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Washoe County, Little Washoe Outfall Lake ranks #20 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nevada DNR, last sampled 2018-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 820 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 101.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	820 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	101	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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