Waterville Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Haywood County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Haywood County, Waterville Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 17.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 60 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Haywood County
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Waterville Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-07
Monitoring stations: 3