Rintajärvi
Rintajärvi in Kuusamo, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42.7 ft.
- Max depth
- 13 m
Why Rintajärvi has no A–F grade
Rintajärvi 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 phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not water clarity.
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.
Rintajärvi is a lake in Kuusamo County, Finland with a maximum depth of 43 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-07-31. 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 Rintajärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 13 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Rintajärvi
What is the water quality of Rintajärvi?
- Rintajärvi in Kuusamo, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 42.7 ft.
Is Rintajärvi safe to swim in?
- Rintajärvi 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 Rintajärvi?
- Rintajärvi has a maximum depth of 42.7 feet.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2023–2025. 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-vesla12 samples · 2023–2025
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
919232961296840
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: 2025-07-31
Monitoring stations: 3