What is the water quality grade for Nla Lake?

Nla Lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 19 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56000 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.8 µg/L.

Is Nla Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Nla Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 36.87°N

Nla Lake

Grade CFair · 19 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Nla Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Rio Arriba County, Nla Lake ranks #12 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2012-08-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down. Phosphorus level: 56000 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	19 ft	A
Phosphorus	56000 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	1.8 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	78	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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