Valehouse Reservoir
Valehouse Reservoir in Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
Why Valehouse Reservoir has no A–F grade
Valehouse Reservoir in England 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 Environment Agency (England).
Valehouse Reservoir is a lake in Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches County, England.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2020-01-15. 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 Valehouse Reservoir
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Frequently asked questions about Valehouse Reservoir
What is the water quality of Valehouse Reservoir?
- Valehouse Reservoir in Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches, England has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
Is Valehouse Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Valehouse Reservoir 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
32 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2020. Retrieved from the Environment Agency (England; not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Environment Agency (England)
ea-wqa32 samples · 2016–2020
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
NW-88017357
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: 2020-01-15
Monitoring stations: 1