Twin Lakes East is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Lake County, Colorado. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Twin Lakes East ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Colorado DNR, last sampled 2024-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.1 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Lake County
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Other Grade B Lakes in Colorado
Park County · Clarity: 14.8 ft
Summit County · Clarity: 11.6 ft
Summit County · Clarity: 11.5 ft
Park County · Clarity: 13.1 ft
Gunnison County · Clarity: 11.5 ft
Grand County · Clarity: 8.3 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-10
Monitoring stations: 1