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Rukajärvi

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2 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Rukajärvi in Kuusamo, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44.3 ft.

Clarity
2 m
Max depth
13.5 m
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Why Rukajärvi has no A–F grade

Rukajärvi 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.

Rukajärvi is a lake in Kuusamo County, Finland with a maximum depth of 44 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Rukajärvi

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2 mNot graded
Phosphorus17 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)10 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)49Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth13.5 m

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Frequently asked questions about Rukajärvi

What is the water quality of Rukajärvi?

Rukajärvi in Kuusamo, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44.3 ft.

Is Rukajärvi safe to swim in?

Rukajärvi 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 Rukajärvi?

Rukajärvi has a maximum depth of 44.3 feet.

Where this data comes from

28 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2024. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla28 samples · 2021–2024

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
  • 29818
  • 96772

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: 2024-10-03

Monitoring stations: 2

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