Pohjalampi
Pohjalampi in Virrat, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 145 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11.2 ft.
- Clarity
- 0.7 m
- Max depth
- 3.4 m
Why Pohjalampi has no A–F grade
Pohjalampi 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.
Pohjalampi is a lake in Virrat County, Finland with a maximum depth of 11 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-08-17. 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 Pohjalampi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 145 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 132 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 145 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 3.4 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Pohjalampi
What is the water quality of Pohjalampi?
- Pohjalampi in Virrat, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 145 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11.2 ft.
Is Pohjalampi safe to swim in?
- Pohjalampi 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 Pohjalampi?
- Pohjalampi has a maximum depth of 11.2 feet.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. 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-vesla6 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
89255
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: 2021-08-17
Monitoring stations: 1