City Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Anson County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Anson County, City Pond ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2021-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Anson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
City Pond holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BRockingham City LakeRichmond County · 19.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BHamlet City LakeRichmond County · 22.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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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: 2021-09-22
Monitoring stations: 2