What is the water quality grade for Sandy River Lake?

Sandy River Lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.6 µg/L.

Is Sandy River Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Sandy River Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 14.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Prince Edward County, Virginia

Sandy River Lake

Grade BGood · 3.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Sandy River Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Prince Edward County, Sandy River Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2026-06-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 14.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	20 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	14.6 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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