Whitney Reservoir is a mesotrophic lake in Summit County, Utah. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Summit County, Whitney Reservoir ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2021-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 17.7 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17.7 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 35 lakes in Summit County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Utah
Wasatch County · Clarity: 12.5 ft
Duchesne County · Clarity: 14.4 ft
Morgan County · Clarity: 15.7 ft
Wasatch County · Clarity: 16.4 ft
Wasatch County · Clarity: 17.2 ft
Morgan County · Clarity: 13.8 ft
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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: 2021-09-08
Monitoring stations: 1