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Ruuhijärvi

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1.2 m clear · Eutrophic
Limited DataEutrophic

Ruuhijärvi in Toivakka, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 16.7 ft.

Clarity
1.2 m
Max depth
5.1 m
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Why Ruuhijärvi has no A–F grade

Ruuhijärvi 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.

Ruuhijärvi is a lake in Toivakka County, Finland with a maximum depth of 17 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-06-16. 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 Ruuhijärvi

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

Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)1.2 mNot graded
Phosphorus18.5 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)6.2 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)51Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth5.1 m

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Frequently asked questions about Ruuhijärvi

What is the water quality of Ruuhijärvi?

Ruuhijärvi in Toivakka, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 18.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 16.7 ft.

Is Ruuhijärvi safe to swim in?

Ruuhijärvi 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 Ruuhijärvi?

Ruuhijärvi has a maximum depth of 16.7 feet.

Where this data comes from

27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2019–2026. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla27 samples · 2019–2026

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 25074

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: 2026-06-16

Monitoring stations: 1

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