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Varisvesi

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2.8 m clear · Mesotrophic
Limited DataMesotrophic

Varisvesi in Heinävesi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 94.8 ft.

Clarity
2.8 m
Max depth
28.9 m
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Why Varisvesi has no A–F grade

Varisvesi 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.

Varisvesi is a lake in Heinävesi County, Finland with a maximum depth of 95 feet.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Water quality measurements for Varisvesi

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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.8 mNot graded
Phosphorus7 µg/LNot graded
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.5 µg/LNot graded
Trophic State Index (TSI)41Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Maximum Depth28.9 m

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Frequently asked questions about Varisvesi

What is the water quality of Varisvesi?

Varisvesi in Heinävesi, Finland has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 2.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 94.8 ft.

Is Varisvesi safe to swim in?

Varisvesi 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 Varisvesi?

Varisvesi has a maximum depth of 94.8 feet.

Where this data comes from

9 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2016–2023. 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-vesla9 samples · 2016–2023

Analytical methods

  • SYKE VESLA
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
  • 82713
  • 14326

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: 2023-09-21

Monitoring stations: 2

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