Silver Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Rockingham County, Virginia. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Rockingham County, Silver Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2016-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Rockingham County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2016-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1