What is the water quality grade for Nla Lake?

Nla Lake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L.

Is Nla Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Nla Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 33.29°N

Nla Lake

Grade BGood · 6.6 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Nla Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Tuscaloosa County, Nla Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2017-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 24.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	6.6 ft	C
Phosphorus	24.7 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	6.7 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	50	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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