Rääpysjärvi
Rääpysjärvi in Taivalkoski, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 41 ft.
- Clarity
- 3.3 m
- Max depth
- 12.5 m
Why Rääpysjärvi has no A–F grade
Rääpysjärvi 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.
Rääpysjärvi is a lake in Taivalkoski County, Finland with a maximum depth of 41 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-21. 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 Rääpysjärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 3.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 3.3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12.5 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Rääpysjärvi
What is the water quality of Rääpysjärvi?
- Rääpysjärvi in Taivalkoski, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 41 ft.
Is Rääpysjärvi safe to swim in?
- Rääpysjärvi 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 Rääpysjärvi?
- Rääpysjärvi has a maximum depth of 41 feet.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2024. 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-vesla22 samples · 2018–2024
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
30785
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: 2024-10-21
Monitoring stations: 1