What is the water quality grade for Mare Lake?

Mare Lake in Tallapoosa County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.2 µg/L.

Is Mare Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Mare Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Mare Lake

Grade BGood · 6 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Mare Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Tallapoosa County, Mare Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2023-10-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	6 ft	C
Phosphorus	14.5 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.2 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	48	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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