Forest Lake-Newt Cottage
Forest Lake-Newt Cottage in Coos County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 7.7 µg/L.
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Forest Lake-Newt Cottage is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Coos County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Coos County, Forest Lake-Newt Cottage ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-08-13. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 7.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 7.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Recreation & Access
- Forest LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Forest Lake-Newt Cottage
EPA Impairment Status
Forest Lake-Newt Cottage is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK801030101-02-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.79 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 13 lakes in Coos County
Nearby Lakes in Coos County
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake-Newt Cottage
Where is Forest Lake-Newt Cottage?
- Forest Lake-Newt Cottage is a lake in Coos County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Forest Lake-Newt Cottage?
- Forest Lake-Newt Cottage in Coos County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 7.7 µg/L.
Is Forest Lake-Newt Cottage safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Forest Lake-Newt Cottage has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Forest Lake-Newt Cottage?
- Forest Lake-Newt Cottage has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Forest Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
111133006 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory