Vähä-Rihu Lake
Vähä-Rihu Lake in Heinola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.7 m
Why Vähä-Rihu Lake has no A–F grade
Vähä-Rihu Lake in Finland 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: the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and the ELY Centres.
Vähä-Rihu Lake is a lake in Heinola County, Finland.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-08-02. 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 Vähä-Rihu Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.7 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.4 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 36 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Vähä-Rihu Lake
What is the water quality of Vähä-Rihu Lake?
- Vähä-Rihu Lake in Heinola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 3.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
Is Vähä-Rihu Lake safe to swim in?
- Vähä-Rihu 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.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centres
syke-vesla3 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
15516
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: 2022-08-02
Monitoring stations: 1