What is the water quality grade for Turl Lake?

Turl Lake in Lawrence County, Alabama received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.3 µg/L.

Is Turl Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Turl Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lawrence County, Alabama

Turl Lake

Grade CFair · 5 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Turl Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lawrence County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lawrence County, Turl Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2017-10-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5 ft	C
Phosphorus	33 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	16.3 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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