What is the water quality grade for Fairfield Pond?

Fairfield Pond in Franklin County, Vermont received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 19.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.

Is Fairfield Pond safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Fairfield Pond has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Franklin County, Vermont

Fairfield Pond

Grade AExcellent · 19.7 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Fairfield Pond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Franklin County, Vermont. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Fairfield Pond ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2025-08-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 19.7 ft down. Phosphorus level: 15.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	19.7 ft	A
Phosphorus	15.9 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2.2 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	39	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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