Weitsee
Weitsee in Traunstein, Bavaria has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 9 m
Why Weitsee has no A–F grade
Weitsee in Bavaria 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 Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) Gewässerkundlicher Dienst.
Weitsee is a lake in Traunstein County, Bavaria.
Source: the Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) Gewässerkundlicher Dienst — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 2023-11-07. 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 Weitsee
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 29.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 32.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 m | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 32 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Frequently asked questions about Weitsee
What is the water quality of Weitsee?
- Weitsee in Traunstein, Bavaria has official water-quality measurements, not a LakeQuality A–F grade. Water clarity: 9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.
Is Weitsee safe to swim in?
- Weitsee 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
73 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from the listed programme (not the EPA Water Quality Portal). See data sources on 2026-08-20.
Collected and reported by
- Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt (LfU) — Gewässerkundlicher Dienst
gkd-by73 samples · —
Analytical methods
- LfU Bayern GKD lake chemistry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
2129
Authority classifications are stored separately from LakeQuality A–F letters and are never blended. See how grades are calculated and data sources.