What is the water quality grade for Olit Lake?

Olit Lake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.5 µg/L.

Is Olit Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Olit Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Olit Lake

Grade BGood · 4.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Olit Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Tuscaloosa County, Olit Lake ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2024-10-23. 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 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	19 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.5 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	51	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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