Evans Pond
Evans Pond in Salem County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 440 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.7 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Evans Pond →
Evans Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Salem County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Salem County, Evans Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 440 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 79.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 440 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 79 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Evans Pond
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EPA Impairment Status
Evans Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02040206140030-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.89 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 7 lakes in Salem County
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Frequently asked questions about Evans Pond
Where is Evans Pond?
- Evans Pond is a lake in Salem 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 Evans Pond?
- Evans Pond in Salem County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 440 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22 µg/L.
Is Evans Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Evans Pond has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 22 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
15 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Princeton Hydro LLC
PRINCETONHYDRO15 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- 4500 P B ~ Phosphorus, sample preparation method
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