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Suvasvesi

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2.2 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Suvasvesi in Kuopio, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 292 ft.

Clarity
2.2 m
Max depth
89 m
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Why Suvasvesi has no A–F grade

Suvasvesi 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.

Suvasvesi is a lake in Kuopio County, Finland with a maximum depth of 292 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-15. 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 Suvasvesi

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.2 mNot graded
Phosphorus14 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)5.2 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)46Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth89 m

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Frequently asked questions about Suvasvesi

What is the water quality of Suvasvesi?

Suvasvesi in Kuopio, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 292 ft.

Is Suvasvesi safe to swim in?

Suvasvesi 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 Suvasvesi?

Suvasvesi has a maximum depth of 292 feet.

Where this data comes from

137 measurements from 5 monitoring stations, 2016–2025. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla137 samples · 2016–2025

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (5)
  • 16924
  • 42295
  • 42296
  • 16781
  • 16955

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: 2025-10-15

Monitoring stations: 5

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