Panguitch L Shore Lake
Garfield County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- #10 of 10 in the county
- Limited data
Panguitch L Shore Lake in Garfield County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.7 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 94 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 21.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Panguitch L Shore Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Garfield County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Garfield County, Panguitch L Shore Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2020-08-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Panguitch L Shore Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 21.7 µg/L. TSI 61. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 94 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 21.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.147 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -12.3 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -2.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Panguitch L Shore Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit UT-L-16030001-006_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.57 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 10 lakes in Garfield County
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Frequently asked questions about Panguitch L Shore Lake
Where is Panguitch L Shore Lake?
- Panguitch L Shore Lake is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Panguitch L Shore Lake?
- Panguitch L Shore Lake in Garfield County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 94 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.7 µg/L.
Is Panguitch L Shore Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Panguitch L Shore Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX12 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database