Pool B
Pool B in Itawamba County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Pool B is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Itawamba County, Pool B ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock BPublic
- Tombigbee RiverPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Pool B
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Itawamba County
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Frequently asked questions about Pool B
Where is Pool B?
- Pool B is a lake in Itawamba County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pool B?
- Pool B in Itawamba County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.8 µg/L.
Is Pool B safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pool B has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 11.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Pool B?
- Pool B has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock B, Tombigbee River. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
74 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX74 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory