Parkatti Lake
Parkatti Lake in Iisalmi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
- Clarity
- 0.4 m
- Max depth
- 2 m
Why Parkatti Lake has no A–F grade
Parkatti Lake 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 and phosphorus, but not 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.
Parkatti Lake is a lake in Iisalmi County, Finland with a maximum depth of 7 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2020-02-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Parkatti Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.4 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 2 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Parkatti Lake
What is the water quality of Parkatti Lake?
- Parkatti Lake in Iisalmi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
Is Parkatti Lake safe to swim in?
- Parkatti Lake 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 Parkatti Lake?
- Parkatti Lake has a maximum depth of 6.6 feet.
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Where this data comes from
17 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2020. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centres
syke-vesla17 samples · 2016–2020
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
18286
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: 2020-02-19
Monitoring stations: 1