What is the water quality grade for Mountain View Lake?

Mountain View Lake in Elko County, Nevada received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 49.5 µg/L.

Is Mountain View Lake safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Mountain View Lake has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 49.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Elko County, Nevada

Mountain View Lake

Grade DPoor water quality

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Eutrophic

Mountain View Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Elko County, Nevada. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Elko County, Mountain View Lake ranks #13 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nevada DNR, last sampled 2023-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 49.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	40 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	49.5 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	63	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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