Lake Waahi (or up to 1913 sometimes called Lake Waihi)[1] is located immediately to the west of Huntly, in the Waikato Region.[2] Lake Waahi is a riverine lake, which links to the Waikato River by way of the short Waahi Stream.[3] The smaller Lake Puketirini lies immediately to Waahi's southeast.

Lake Waahi
Lake Waahi boat ramp
Lake Waahi boat ramp
Location of Lake Waahi
Location of Lake Waahi
Lake Waahi
LocationNorth Island
Coordinates37°33′30″S 175°07′30″E / 37.55833°S 175.12500°E / -37.55833; 175.12500
Typeriverine lake
Primary outflowsWaahi Stream
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length3.2 km (2.0 mi)
Max. width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Surface area522 hectares (1,290 acres) (open water)
Max. depth5 metres (16 ft)

The lake has a maximum depth of five metres and the open water covers approximately 522 hectares,[2] though the lake extends further through marsh and fenland.

The lake is situated within predominantly pastoral land.

Pollution

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During the 1970s the lake had a healthy cover of macrophytes, but by 1981 the lake became supertrophic, with high turbidity and microscopic algae. Monitoring to 2004 showed no significant changes.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Parliament, New Zealand (1913). Parliamentary Debates: House of Representatives.
  2. ^ a b "Lake Waahi". Waikato Regional Council. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Riverine lakes". Waikato Regional Council. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Water quality in Lake Waahi". www.waikatoregion.govt.nz. Retrieved 23 July 2020.