What is the water quality grade for Ubam Lake?

Ubam Lake in Marion County, Alabama received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16 µg/L.

Is Ubam Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Ubam Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Marion County, Alabama

Ubam Lake

Grade BGood · 9.4 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Ubam Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Marion County, Alabama. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Marion County, Ubam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Alabama DNR, last sampled 2013-04-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9.4 ft	B
Phosphorus	18 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	16 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	50	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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