Barkers Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Middlesex County, Barkers Pond ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2017-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 54.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 54.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #13 of 15 lakes in Middlesex County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1