Råcksta Träsk

Råcksta Träsk
Råcksta Träsk
LocationStockholm
Coordinates59°21′8.94″N 17°52′30.17″E / 59.3524833°N 17.8750472°E / 59.3524833; 17.8750472
Primary inflowsLocal storm water
Primary outflowsLake Mälaren
Catchment area360 ha (890 acres)
Basin countriesSweden
Surface area3.6 ha (8.9 acres)
Average depth1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
Max. depth2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Water volume47.1 km3 (38,200,000 acre⋅ft)
Residence time2-3 weeks
SettlementsWest Stockholm
References

Råcksta Träsk (Swedish: "Råcksta Swamp") is a small lake in the western suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden. Notwithstanding its location in the vicinity of the Swedish capital and high levels of lead and copper, the lake is considered as an important breeding ground for frogs, of moderate interest to pleasure fishing, and of minor interest for birds. There are three other small lakes located nearby: Judarn, Kyrksjön, and Lillsjön.