What is the water quality grade for Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm?

Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm in Quay County, New Mexico received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.

Is Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Quay County, New Mexico

Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm

Grade BGood · 2.1 ft clarity

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Limited DataEutrophic

Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Quay County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Quay County, Ute Reservoir Ute Creek Arm ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2016-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	4 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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