Where is Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove?

Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove is a lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.

Is Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove safe to swim in?

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove

Grade D — Nutrient-rich

Nutrient-rich · #48 of 51 lakes in the county · Eutrophic

Eutrophic

Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 28.7 µg/L.

Type: Eutrophic

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Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Rockingham County, Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove ranks #48 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

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Bacteria advisory

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

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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 28.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No recent samples
Phosphorus	28.7 µg/L	Poor
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove are listed below.

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Fishing Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove

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EPA Impairment Status

Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

MercuryPathogens (E. coli, fecal)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700061102-03-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.03 km)

County Ranking

Ranked #48 of 51 lakes in Rockingham County

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Frequently asked questions about Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove

Where is Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove?: Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove is a lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove?: Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 28.7 µg/L.
Is Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove safe to swim in?: Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Captains Pond-Buzzell Cove has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

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