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Valkjärvi

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4 m clear · Oligotrophic
Limited DataOligotrophic

Valkjärvi in Heinola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 47.6 ft.

Clarity
4 m
Max depth
14.5 m
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Why Valkjärvi has no A–F grade

Valkjärvi 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.

Valkjärvi is a lake in Heinola County, Finland with a maximum depth of 48 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2019-08-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Limited data

Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake

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Water quality measurements for Valkjärvi

These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.

Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4 mNot graded
Phosphorus9 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)2.8 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)39Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth14.5 m

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Frequently asked questions about Valkjärvi

What is the water quality of Valkjärvi?

Valkjärvi in Heinola, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 47.6 ft.

Is Valkjärvi safe to swim in?

Valkjärvi 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 Valkjärvi?

Valkjärvi has a maximum depth of 47.6 feet.

Where this data comes from

3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2019. Retrieved from Syke VESLA (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.

Collected and reported by

  • Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and ELY Centressyke-vesla3 samples · 2019

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
  • 87813

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: 2019-08-14

Monitoring stations: 1

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