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Nitsijärvi

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5.3 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

Nitsijärvi in Inari, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 5.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 111.5 ft.

Clarity
5.3 m
Max depth
34 m
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Why Nitsijärvi has no A–F grade

Nitsijärvi 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, phosphorus and 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.

Nitsijärvi is a lake in Inari County, Finland with a maximum depth of 112 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Nitsijärvi

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Crystal clear, you can see 17.2 ft down. Phosphorus level: 3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 30.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5.25 mNot graded
Phosphorus3 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)1.6 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)30Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth34 m

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Frequently asked questions about Nitsijärvi

What is the water quality of Nitsijärvi?

Nitsijärvi in Inari, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 5.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 111.5 ft.

Is Nitsijärvi safe to swim in?

Nitsijärvi 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 Nitsijärvi?

Nitsijärvi has a maximum depth of 111.5 feet.

Where this data comes from

30 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla30 samples · 2017–2023

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 39254

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: 2023-10-04

Monitoring stations: 1

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