Use Our Open API
The latest information for lakes around the globe updated daily
Coordinates in, information out
1. Generate a unique API key
2. Find your lake coordinates
Search using your lake name or simply add the coordinates for your lake of interest. If your lake does not yet exist, add it first using the mobile app.
3. Get the latest lake data
Parameters
API_KEY
required
Unique API key generated using our key generator. Valid for one week.
Please provide a valid api key.
lat,lon
required
Geographical coordinates in decimal degrees.
Please provide a valid coordinates.
Request URL
Result
Note: If your response is blank, your coordinates might be over the land or ocean. To get data for new lake not already listed, add it first using the mobile app.
Documentation
cyanobacteria_risk_level
The risk to human health from cyanobacteria.
trophic_status
The trophic status or level of nutrient enrichment.
partial_contact_advisory
Advisory for partial contact recreational use.
full_contact_advisory
Advisory for full contact recreational use.
cyanobacterial_areal_coverage
The area of the lake (in percent) covered by cyanobacteria.
cyanobacterial_scum_areal_coverage
The area of the lake (in percent) covered by cyanobacteria scum.
vegetation_areal_coverage
The area of the lake (in percent) covered by floating vegetation.
chlorophyll_a_median
The median value of chlorophyll-a in µg/L.
chlorophyll_a_minimum
The minimum value of chlorophyll-a in µg/L.
chlorophyll_a_maximum
The maximum value of chlorophyll-a in µg/L.
chlorophyll_a_cyanobacteria
The average value of chlorophyll-a in µg/L for pixels identified as cyanobacteria.
chlorophyll_a_algae
The average value of chlorophyll-a in µg/L for pixels not identified as cyanobacteria.
cyanobacterial_cell_count
The cell count for cyanobacteria in cells/mL calculated from chlorophyll-a using 2000 cells per 1 µg/L chlorophyll-a.
microcystin_toxin_potential
The potential microcystin toxin production calculated from chlorophyll-a using 0.4 µg/L microcystin per 1 µg/L chlorophyll-a.
For a detailed description of the information, please see our frequently asked questions page.