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Paavonlampi

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5.7 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

Paavonlampi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 5.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62.3 ft.

Clarity
5.7 m
Max depth
19 m
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Why Paavonlampi has no A–F grade

Paavonlampi 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.

Paavonlampi is a lake in Joensuu County, Finland with a maximum depth of 62 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-08-11. 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 Paavonlampi

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

Crystal clear, you can see 18.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 3.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 31.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5.65 mNot graded
Phosphorus3.5 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)1.7 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)31Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth19 m

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Frequently asked questions about Paavonlampi

What is the water quality of Paavonlampi?

Paavonlampi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 5.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62.3 ft.

Is Paavonlampi safe to swim in?

Paavonlampi 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 Paavonlampi?

Paavonlampi has a maximum depth of 62.3 feet.

Where this data comes from

16 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2019–2025. 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-vesla16 samples · 2019–2025

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 21886

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: 2025-08-11

Monitoring stations: 1

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