Rybník Medlov

Czechia River 1 - Excellent

Medlov pond is a bathing water body located in the Vysočina region with a surface area of 22 hectares and an elevation of 710 metres. The pond has a grassy shore with sandy patches in places and a partially sandy bottom. The beach is 150 metres long and includes refreshment facilities and a campground with sanitary amenities. Water quality monitoring shows satisfactory conditions overall, though past monitoring revealed occasional algal blooms and consistently reduced transparency, likely of natural origin.

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Water

Pond with a surface area of 22 hectares. The catchment area covers 5.8 square kilometres. Elevation is 710 metres. The shore is primarily grassy with sandy areas; the bottom is partially sandy.

Location

The bathing area is operated by the municipality of Tři Studně, which can be contacted at +420 566 619 268. The pond is located within a catchment area of 5.8 square kilometres.

Facilities

Refreshment facilities available. Campground with sanitary amenities.

Water Quality

Microbiological pollution is excellent. Phosphorus content generally meets standard requirements except for occasional samples and does not meet long-term requirements for bathing water catchments. In 2010, no risks to bathers were identified. Prior to 2010, swimming was occasionally unsuitable for vulnerable persons due to elevated algal levels. Transparency consistently falls below regulatory limits. Prior to 2009, occasional exceedances of chlorophyll-a limits were recorded. Overall monitoring assessment: satisfactory condition.

Risks

Occasional elevated algal blooms recorded before 2010. Reduced water transparency, likely natural in origin. Diffuse pollution sources identified: the municipality of Tři Studně (medium microbial risk, high phosphorus risk); recreational facilities (medium microbial risk, high phosphorus risk); upstream Sykovec pond (medium risk for both microbial pollution and phosphorus); internal loading from recreation and fish stock (medium risk for both parameters).