Barger Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, New York. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Barger Pond ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Barger Pond
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Ranked #11 of 13 lakes in Putnam County
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EPA Impairment Status
Barger Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1301-0091 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Barger Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 4 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Ivy Hills Sd#6Mahopac · 1.3 mi away · NPDES NY0031828Recent violation
- Myrtle Ave & Rte 6N Hwy GarageMahopac · 1.6 mi away · NPDES NY0259811Recent violation
- Carmel Hillsdale Estates StpMahopac · 2 mi away · NPDES NY0030678Recent violation
- Carmel (T) Sd No.4 StpMahopac · 2 mi away · NPDES NY0105252Recent violation
- Jefferson Valley MallYorktown Heights · 2.2 mi away · NPDES NY0108111
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1