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Peruvesi

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2.9 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

Peruvesi in Mäntyharju, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 59.1 ft.

Clarity
2.9 m
Max depth
18 m
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Why Peruvesi has no A–F grade

Peruvesi 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.

Peruvesi is a lake in Mäntyharju County, Finland with a maximum depth of 59 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-08-20. 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 Peruvesi

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.85 mNot graded
Phosphorus6 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)3.5 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)39Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth18 m

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Frequently asked questions about Peruvesi

What is the water quality of Peruvesi?

Peruvesi in Mäntyharju, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 59.1 ft.

Is Peruvesi safe to swim in?

Peruvesi 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 Peruvesi?

Peruvesi has a maximum depth of 59.1 feet.

Where this data comes from

25 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2018–2025. 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-vesla25 samples · 2018–2025

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
  • 14927
  • 14937
  • 14919

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: 2025-08-20

Monitoring stations: 3

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