What is the water quality grade for Totier Creek Reservoir?

Totier Creek Reservoir in Albemarle County, Virginia received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20.8 µg/L.

Is Totier Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Totier Creek Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 20.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Albemarle County, Virginia

Totier Creek Reservoir

Grade CFair · 3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Totier Creek Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Albemarle County, Virginia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Albemarle County, Totier Creek Reservoir ranks #7 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2022-10-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 20.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	F
Phosphorus	40 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	20.8 µg/L	D
Trophic State Index (TSI)	60	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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