Budd Lake
Budd Lake in Morris County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 25 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Budd Lake →
Budd Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Morris County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Morris County, Budd Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25.4 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Budd Lake
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EPA Impairment Status
Budd Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02030105010040-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.44 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 12 lakes in Morris County
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Frequently asked questions about Budd Lake
Where is Budd Lake?
- Budd Lake is a lake in Morris County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Budd Lake?
- Budd Lake in Morris County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 25 µg/L.
Is Budd Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Budd Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 25 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
87 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM87 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database