Rt. Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Louisa County, Virginia. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Louisa County, Rt. Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2018-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 11.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.3 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Louisa County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2018-09-05
Monitoring stations: 1