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Selsvatnet

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2.9 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Selsvatnet in Unknown, Norway has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 23.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L.

Clarity
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Why Selsvatnet has no A–F grade

Selsvatnet in Norway 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 Norwegian Environment Agency, via UNEP GEMS/Water (OPEN GFQA).

Selsvatnet is a lake in Unknown County, Norway.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-28. 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 Selsvatnet

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 23.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.9 mNot graded
Phosphorus23.5 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)5.9 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)47Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Frequently asked questions about Selsvatnet

What is the water quality of Selsvatnet?

Selsvatnet in Unknown, Norway has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 23.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L.

Is Selsvatnet safe to swim in?

Selsvatnet 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.

Where this data comes from

48 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2021. Retrieved from UNEP GEMS/Water GFQA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • European Environment Agencyeuropeanenvironmentagenc48 samples ·

Analytical methods

  • GEMStat OPEN / CC BY 4.0
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • NOR00144

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: 2021-09-28

Monitoring stations: 1

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