The Lake Temperature & Water Quality
Whether you are logging your latest swim or planning your next session, you can track our live water conditions right here. We pride ourselves on maintaining an exceptional environment for our community. Below, you will find our water temperature trends and independent water quality lab results.
12-Month Water Temperature Trends
Forgot to note down the temperature during your last visit? Use the interactive chart below to look back at the water conditions for any specific session over the past year. Hover over the line to see the exact temperature recorded by our team on that day.
Exceptional Water Quality at The Lake
We regularly test our water to ensure the safest possible environment for our swimmers. We recently received our latest Certificate of Analysis from independent testing laboratory Mercian Science, and we are thrilled to share that The Lake has achieved “Excellent” bacteriological levels.
To put these numbers into perspective, we have compared our results directly against the UK’s official bathing water quality standards:
| Tested Area | The Lake's Result | UK "Excellent" Standard |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 0 MPN/1ml | Up to 500 cfu/100ml |
| Intestinal Enterococci | 0 cfu/ml | Up to 200 cfu/100ml |
| Total Blue Green Algae | <20 /100mls | Below Lab Detection Limit |
| pH Level | 8.0 | Ideal Range: 6.5 - 8.5 |
Understanding the Results
- Zero Bacteria: A result of 0 for both E. coli and Intestinal Enterococci is the best possible score. For context, water can still be legally classified as “Excellent” with E. coli levels as high as 500 cfu/100ml. A zero reading is truly outstanding.
- No Algae Blooms: Total Blue Green Algae levels were below the laboratory’s minimum detection limit (<20 /100mls), signaling clear, healthy water.
- Perfect pH Balance: The pH scale runs from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline). Black coffee sits around 5.0, and fizzy water is between 3.0 and 5.0. Our water measures at a very healthy 8.0, which is slightly alkaline and falls perfectly within the ideal natural lake range of 6.5 to 8.5.
Testing Details: This report is based on Certificate of Analysis Job No: 25-15017. Samples were taken from two sites at The Lake on 06/10/2025 and tested on 07/10/2025.