Retenue de la Palisse
Retenue de la Palisse in Ardèche, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.7 m
Why Retenue de la Palisse has no A–F grade
Retenue de la Palisse in France 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 French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water.
Retenue de la Palisse is a lake in Ardèche County, France.
Source: the French water agencies, via UNEP GEMS/Water — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2021-10-05. 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 Retenue de la Palisse
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.65 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Retenue de la Palisse
What is the water quality of Retenue de la Palisse?
- Retenue de la Palisse in Ardèche, France has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L.
Is Retenue de la Palisse safe to swim in?
- Retenue de la Palisse 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.
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Where this data comes from
19 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Office français de la biodiversité (Hub'Eau)
hubeau-fr19 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Hub'Eau / Naïades plans d'eau
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
K001510
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.