What is the water quality grade for Wolford Mountain Reservoir?

Wolford Mountain Reservoir in Grand County, Colorado received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.9 µg/L.

Is Wolford Mountain Reservoir safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Wolford Mountain Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Grand County, Colorado

Wolford Mountain Reservoir

Grade BGood · 8.3 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Wolford Mountain Reservoir is a mesotrophic lake in Grand County, Colorado. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Grand County, Wolford Mountain Reservoir ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Colorado DNR, last sampled 2023-10-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8.3 ft	C
Phosphorus	10 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	1.9 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	40	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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