Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm
Travis County, TexasView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 3 in the county
- Limited data
Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm in Travis County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.2 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 30 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 15 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Travis County, Texas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Travis County, Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ, last sampled 2024-07-31. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4.2 ft. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 15 µg/L. TSI 56. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.185 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -6.43 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -3.36 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Travis County
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Frequently asked questions about Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm
Where is Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm?
- Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm is a lake in Travis County, Texas. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm?
- Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm in Travis County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15 µg/L.
Is Walter E Long Lake Eastern Arm safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQMAIN22 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.