Vähäjärvi
Vähäjärvi in Kokkola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
- Clarity
- 0.8 m
- Max depth
- 2 m
Why Vähäjärvi has no A–F grade
Vähäjärvi 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 and phosphorus, but not 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.
Vähäjärvi is a lake in Kokkola County, Finland with a maximum depth of 7 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2018-01-09. 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 Vähäjärvi
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.75 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 2 m |
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Frequently asked questions about Vähäjärvi
What is the water quality of Vähäjärvi?
- Vähäjärvi in Kokkola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Maximum depth: 6.6 ft.
Is Vähäjärvi safe to swim in?
- Vähäjärvi 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 Vähäjärvi?
- Vähäjärvi has a maximum depth of 6.6 feet.
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Where this data comes from
13 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2017–2018. 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-vesla13 samples · 2017–2018
Analytical methods
- SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
483612691248356
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: 2018-01-09
Monitoring stations: 3