Menkijärvi
Menkijärvi in Alajärvi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19.7 ft.
- Clarity
- 0.6 m
- Max depth
- 6 m
Why Menkijärvi has no A–F grade
Menkijärvi in Finland is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Monitoring: the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and the ELY Centres.
Menkijärvi is a lake in Alajärvi County, Finland with a maximum depth of 20 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Menkijärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 48 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.6 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 48 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 6 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Menkijärvi
What is the water quality of Menkijärvi?
- Menkijärvi in Alajärvi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19.7 ft.
Is Menkijärvi safe to swim in?
- Menkijärvi has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.
How deep is Menkijärvi?
- Menkijärvi has a maximum depth of 19.7 feet.
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Where this data comes from
19 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centres
syke-vesla19 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
52294
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology 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: 2023-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1