Salamajärvi
Salamajärvi in Perho, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
- Max depth
- 2 m
Why Salamajärvi has no A–F grade
Salamajärvi 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.
Salamajärvi is a lake in Perho County, Finland with a maximum depth of 7 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-08-20. 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 Salamajärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 2 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Salamajärvi
What is the water quality of Salamajärvi?
- Salamajärvi in Perho, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
Is Salamajärvi safe to swim in?
- Salamajärvi 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 Salamajärvi?
- Salamajärvi has a maximum depth of 6.6 feet.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2024. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centres
syke-vesla26 samples · 2017–2024
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
68521
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: 2024-08-20
Monitoring stations: 1