Swift Creek Reservoir Sta
Chesterfield County, VirginiaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #4 of 7 in the county
Swift Creek Reservoir Sta in Chesterfield County, Virginia has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 30 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 14.1 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Swift Creek Reservoir Sta is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Chesterfield County, Swift Creek Reservoir Sta ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DEQ, last sampled 2026-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 14.1 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.1 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.016 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.44 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | -0.14 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 7 lakes in Chesterfield County
Nearby Lakes in Chesterfield County
Frequently asked questions about Swift Creek Reservoir Sta
Where is Swift Creek Reservoir Sta?
- Swift Creek Reservoir Sta is a lake in Chesterfield County, Virginia. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Swift Creek Reservoir Sta?
- Swift Creek Reservoir Sta in Chesterfield County, Virginia has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.1 µg/L.
Is Swift Creek Reservoir Sta safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Other Grade D Lakes in Virginia
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Where this data comes from
164 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21VASWCB164 samples · 2012–2026
Analytical methods
- Tyler, John. 1968. The secchi disk, Limnology and Oceanograpy, 13(1):1-6.
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 446.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophylls and Pheopigments in Phytoplankton by Spectrophotometry
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.