Safest Lakes to Swim In in North Carolina
2 lakes in North Carolina qualify as safest for swimming, all hold grade A or B and report chlorophyll-a (algae) under 10 µg/L. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Waccamaw | Columbus | A | - | 30 µg/L | 3.6 µg/L |
| 2 | Merchants Millpond | Gates | B | 1.6 ft | 270 µg/L | 8.2 µg/L |
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