Riistavesi
Riistavesi in Kuopio, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 128 ft.
- Clarity
- 1.8 m
- Max depth
- 39 m
Why Riistavesi has no A–F grade
Riistavesi 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.
Riistavesi is a lake in Kuopio County, Finland with a maximum depth of 128 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-07-13. 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 Riistavesi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.75 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 39 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Riistavesi
What is the water quality of Riistavesi?
- Riistavesi in Kuopio, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 128 ft.
Is Riistavesi safe to swim in?
- Riistavesi 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 Riistavesi?
- Riistavesi has a maximum depth of 128 feet.
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Where this data comes from
72 measurements from 5 monitoring stations, 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 Centres
syke-vesla72 samples · 2018–2026
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (5)
1971119724196941973353173
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: 2026-07-13
Monitoring stations: 5