River Blithe Lake
River Blithe Lake in Staffs Warks and West Mids, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 141 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.2 µg/L.
Why River Blithe Lake has no A–F grade
River Blithe Lake in England 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 Environment Agency (England).
River Blithe Lake is a lake in Staffs Warks and West Mids County, England.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2020-03-03. 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 River Blithe Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 141 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 15.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 141 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about River Blithe Lake
What is the water quality of River Blithe Lake?
- River Blithe Lake in Staffs Warks and West Mids, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 141 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.2 µg/L.
Is River Blithe Lake safe to swim in?
- River Blithe Lake 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
102 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2020. Retrieved from the Environment Agency (England; not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Environment Agency (England)
ea-wqa102 samples · 2016–2020
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
MD-67419610
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: 2020-03-03
Monitoring stations: 1