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Urkulu Embalse

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3 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

Urkulu Embalse in Gipuzkoa, Spain has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.9 µg/L.

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Why Urkulu Embalse has no A–F grade

Urkulu Embalse in Spain is published with the authority's own measurements, not a LakeQuality letter. official authority class; not a LakeQuality A–F letter Sampling here has recorded water clarity, phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).

A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention, not an official class. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.

Monitoring: URA (the Basque Water Agency) and published Andalusian reservoir campaigns.

Urkulu Embalse is a lake in Gipuzkoa County, Spain.

Source: URA (the Basque Water Agency) and published Andalusian reservoir campaigns — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2025-11-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Urkulu Embalse

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 0.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3 mNot graded
Phosphorus10 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)0.9 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)37Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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Frequently asked questions about Urkulu Embalse

What is the water quality of Urkulu Embalse?

Urkulu Embalse in Gipuzkoa, Spain has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.9 µg/L.

Is Urkulu Embalse safe to swim in?

Urkulu Embalse has official nutrient and clarity measurements, not a bacteria swim class and not a safety clearance. Algal blooms, currents, and depth are not covered. Always check local notices before swimming.

Where this data comes from

17 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the listed programme (not the EPA Water Quality Portal). See data sources on 2026-08-20.

Collected and reported by

  • URA / Agència Vasca del Aguaura-es17 samples ·

Analytical methods

  • URA UBEGI reservoir monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • URK-EMB

Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.

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