Monastery Lake Deep is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in San Miguel County, Monastery Lake Deep ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2019-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 7.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.1 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in San Miguel County
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Monastery Lake Deep holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2019-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1