What is the water quality grade for Turner Reservoir?

Turner Reservoir in Chatham County, North Carolina received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59 µg/L.

Is Turner Reservoir safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Turner Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 59 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Chatham County, North Carolina

Turner Reservoir

Grade FVery Poor · 1.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Turner Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chatham County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Chatham County, Turner Reservoir ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 59 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.6 ft	F
Phosphorus	80 µg/L	D
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	59 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	70	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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