Is Lake Nockamixon Safe for Swimming?
Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 4.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 29 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 29 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.1 μg/L |
| Location | Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
How does Lake Nockamixon compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Lake Nockamixon matches or beats the Pennsylvania state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 4.8 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 13.1 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.
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