What is the water quality grade for Mid-Trench Lake?

Mid-Trench Lake in Klamath County, Oregon received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Phosphorus: 240 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 80.6 µg/L.

Is Mid-Trench Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Mid-Trench Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 80.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Klamath County, Oregon

Mid-Trench Lake

Grade FVery Poor water quality

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Hypereutrophic

Mid-Trench Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Klamath County, Mid-Trench Lake ranks #13 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DNR, last sampled 2023-09-25. 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: 240 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 80.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	240 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	80.6 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	78	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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