Vahtsõkivi Järv
Vahtsõkivi Järv in Võru, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15.1 ft. Surface area: 166.1 acres.
- Clarity
- 0.8 m
- Max depth
- 4.6 m
- Area
- 67 ha
Why Vahtsõkivi Järv has no A–F grade
Vahtsõkivi Järv 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 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 Estonian Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur).
Vahtsõkivi Järv is a 166-acre lake in Võru County, Estonia with a maximum depth of 15 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2017-10-18. 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 Vahtsõkivi Järv
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 43 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 43 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 4.6 m |
| Surface Area | 67 ha |
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Frequently asked questions about Vahtsõkivi Järv
What is the water quality of Vahtsõkivi Järv?
- Vahtsõkivi Järv in Võru, Estonia has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L. Maximum depth: 15.1 ft. Surface area: 166.1 acres.
Is Vahtsõkivi Järv safe to swim in?
- Vahtsõkivi Järv 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 Vahtsõkivi Järv?
- Vahtsõkivi Järv has a maximum depth of 15.1 feet. The lake covers 166.1 acres.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017. 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-ee5 samples · 2017
Analytical methods
- KESE I-level monitoring
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
SJB1795000
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: 2017-10-18
Monitoring stations: 1