Sutlepa Meri Lake
Sutlepa Meri Lake in Lääne, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 32.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 4.9 ft. Surface area: 524.1 acres.
- Clarity
- 0.8 m
- Max depth
- 1.5 m
- Area
- 212 ha
Why Sutlepa Meri Lake has no A–F grade
Sutlepa Meri Lake in Estonia 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 Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur).
Sutlepa Meri Lake is a 524-acre lake in Lääne County, Estonia with a maximum depth of 5 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-09-17. 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 Sutlepa Meri Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 32.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.75 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 32.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 1.5 m |
| Surface Area | 212 ha |
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Frequently asked questions about Sutlepa Meri Lake
What is the water quality of Sutlepa Meri Lake?
- Sutlepa Meri Lake in Lääne, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 32.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 4.9 ft. Surface area: 524.1 acres.
Is Sutlepa Meri Lake safe to swim in?
- Sutlepa Meri Lake 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 Sutlepa Meri Lake?
- Sutlepa Meri Lake has a maximum depth of 4.9 feet. The lake covers 524.1 acres.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from KESE / Estonian Environment Agency (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur)
kese-ee24 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- KESE I-level monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
SJA3465003SJA3465000
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: 2024-09-17
Monitoring stations: 2