Øvervatnet[2] is a meromictic lake (containing anoxic seawater at depth of 40 metres (130 ft) and below) located in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway.

The lake is situated about 6 km (3.7 mi) east of the town of Fauske.

Its water is fresh down to depths of 10–15 m (33–49 ft).

Øvervatnet is also heavily polluted by mining industry operations upstream in earlier times.

This Nordland location article is a stub.