Lower Charette Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Mora County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Mora County, Lower Charette Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2016-10-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.7 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Mora County
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Lower Charette Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Other Grade B Lakes in New Mexico
Colfax County · Clarity: 8.9 ft
San Miguel County · Clarity: 6.6 ft
Guadalupe County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Quay County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Rio Arriba County · Clarity: 5.2 ft
Rio Arriba County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2016-10-18
Monitoring stations: 1