Syrjäjärvi
Syrjäjärvi in Leppävirta, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 39.4 ft.
- Clarity
- 2.5 m
- Max depth
- 12 m
Why Syrjäjärvi has no A–F grade
Syrjäjärvi 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.
Syrjäjärvi is a lake in Leppävirta County, Finland with a maximum depth of 39 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-08-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
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Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Syrjäjärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 12 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Syrjäjärvi
What is the water quality of Syrjäjärvi?
- Syrjäjärvi in Leppävirta, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 39.4 ft.
Is Syrjäjärvi safe to swim in?
- Syrjäjärvi 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 Syrjäjärvi?
- Syrjäjärvi has a maximum depth of 39.4 feet.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centres
syke-vesla5 samples · 2021
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
16426
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: 2021-08-23
Monitoring stations: 1