Safest Lakes to Swim In in New York
4 lakes in New York 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 | Queneska Island Lake | Essex | A | 17.4 ft | 15 µg/L | 3.4 µg/L |
| 2 | South Lake | Herkimer | A | - | 4 µg/L | 1.1 µg/L |
| 3 | West Pond | Herkimer | A | - | 10 µg/L | 3.3 µg/L |
| 4 | Squash Pond | Herkimer | A | - | 11 µg/L | 2 µg/L |
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