What is the water quality grade for Wise Lake?

Wise Lake in Wise County, Virginia received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.

Is Wise Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Wise Lake has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Wise County, Virginia

Wise Lake

Grade AExcellent · 10.5 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Wise Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Wise County, Virginia. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Wise County, Wise Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2022-10-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	10.5 ft	B
Phosphorus	10 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2.2 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	40	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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