Off South Shore Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Richmond city County, Virginia. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Richmond city County, Off South Shore Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2014-04-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 150 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 150 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 76 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Richmond city County
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Off South Shore Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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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: 2014-04-16
Monitoring stations: 1