Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot
Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 14.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot is a mesotrophic lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Cheshire County, Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-07-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 14.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 14.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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EPA Impairment Status
Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700030101-03-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.16 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 38 lakes in Cheshire County
Nearby Lakes in Cheshire County
Frequently asked questions about Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot
Where is Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot?
- Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot is a lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot?
- Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 14.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.
Is Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Contoocook Lake-Deep Spot has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
1111330039 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
- CHLOROPHYLL A-B-C DETERMINATION (MODIFIED)
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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