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Saarilampi

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2.2 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Saarilampi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft.

Clarity
2.2 m
Max depth
5.8 m
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Why Saarilampi has no A–F grade

Saarilampi 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.

Saarilampi is a lake in Joensuu County, Finland with a maximum depth of 19 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Water quality measurements for Saarilampi

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.2 mNot graded
Phosphorus10 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.6 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth5.8 m

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Frequently asked questions about Saarilampi

What is the water quality of Saarilampi?

Saarilampi in Joensuu, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft.

Is Saarilampi safe to swim in?

Saarilampi 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 Saarilampi?

Saarilampi has a maximum depth of 19 feet.

Where this data comes from

19 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2025. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla19 samples · 2017–2025

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 21781

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: 2025-09-24

Monitoring stations: 1

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