Piute Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Piute County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Piute County, Piute Reservoir ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2020-08-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 11 lakes in Piute County
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Piute Reservoir holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-08-12
Monitoring stations: 1