Veluwemeer
Veluwemeer in Gelderland, Netherlands has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 m
Why Veluwemeer has no A–F grade
Veluwemeer in Netherlands 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: Rijkswaterstaat.
Veluwemeer is a lake in Gelderland County, Netherlands.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2025-12-09. 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 Veluwemeer
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Frequently asked questions about Veluwemeer
What is the water quality of Veluwemeer?
- Veluwemeer in Gelderland, Netherlands has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L.
Is Veluwemeer safe to swim in?
- Veluwemeer 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
390 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2025. Retrieved from the listed programme (not the EPA Water Quality Portal). See data sources on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Rijkswaterstaat
rws-nl390 samples · —
Analytical methods
- Rijkswaterstaat WaterWebservices
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
veluwemeer.midden
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.