Vägara Laht Lake
Vägara Laht Lake in Saare, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 28.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 3.6 ft. Surface area: 216.2 acres.
- Max depth
- 1.1 m
- Area
- 87 ha
Why Vägara Laht Lake has no A–F grade
Vägara Laht Lake in Estonia 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 phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not water clarity.
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: the Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur).
Vägara Laht Lake is a 216-acre lake in Saare County, Estonia with a maximum depth of 4 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2018-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Vägara Laht Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 28.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 28.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 1.1 m |
| Surface Area | 87 ha |
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Frequently asked questions about Vägara Laht Lake
What is the water quality of Vägara Laht Lake?
- Vägara Laht Lake in Saare, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 28.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 3.6 ft. Surface area: 216.2 acres.
Is Vägara Laht Lake safe to swim in?
- Vägara Laht Lake 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.
How deep is Vägara Laht Lake?
- Vägara Laht Lake has a maximum depth of 3.6 feet. The lake covers 216.2 acres.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018. Retrieved from KESE / Estonian Environment Agency (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur)
kese-ee12 samples · 2018
Analytical methods
- KESE I-level monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
SJA8061003
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See methodology and data sources.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2018-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1