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Pulkajärvi

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2.3 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Pulkajärvi in Pirkkala, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.4 ft.

Clarity
2.3 m
Max depth
10.8 m
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Why Pulkajärvi has no A–F grade

Pulkajärvi 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.

Pulkajärvi is a lake in Pirkkala County, Finland with a maximum depth of 35 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-04-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Water quality measurements for Pulkajärvi

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.25 mNot graded
Phosphorus7.3 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.1 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)42Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth10.8 m

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Frequently asked questions about Pulkajärvi

What is the water quality of Pulkajärvi?

Pulkajärvi in Pirkkala, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.4 ft.

Is Pulkajärvi safe to swim in?

Pulkajärvi 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 Pulkajärvi?

Pulkajärvi has a maximum depth of 35.4 feet.

Where this data comes from

10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2026. 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-vesla10 samples · 2018–2026

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 7605

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: 2026-04-09

Monitoring stations: 1

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