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Pikkjärv

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3.5 m clear · Mesotrophic · 16 ha
Limited DataMesotrophic

Pikkjärv in Lääne-Viru, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20.3 ft. Surface area: 39.8 acres.

Clarity
3.5 m
Max depth
6.2 m
Area
16 ha
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Why Pikkjärv has no A–F grade

Pikkjärv in Estonia 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 Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur).

Pikkjärv is a 40-acre lake in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia with a maximum depth of 20 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-09-18. 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 Pikkjärv

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

Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.5 mNot graded
Phosphorus26 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)7.3 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)48Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth6.2 m
Surface Area16 ha

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Frequently asked questions about Pikkjärv

What is the water quality of Pikkjärv?

Pikkjärv in Lääne-Viru, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20.3 ft. Surface area: 39.8 acres.

Is Pikkjärv safe to swim in?

Pikkjärv 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 Pikkjärv?

Pikkjärv has a maximum depth of 20.3 feet. The lake covers 39.8 acres.

Where this data comes from

210 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2016–2025. Retrieved from KESE / Estonian Environment Agency (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur)kese-ee210 samples · 2016–2025

Analytical methods

  • KESE I-level monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
  • SJA7593000
  • SJA7593003

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: 2025-09-18

Monitoring stations: 2

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