Howard Eaton Reservoir
Erie County, Pennsylvania248 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Howard Eaton Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Howard Eaton Reservoir in Erie County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.4 µg/L. Surface area: 248 acres.
Howard Eaton Reservoir is a 248-acre lake in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2019-07-22. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Howard Eaton Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Howard Eaton Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Howard Eaton Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Howard Eaton Reservoir
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Howard Eaton Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4.4 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 16µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 4.4µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Surface area
248 acres
Shoreline
3.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
No bathymetric survey has been published for Howard Eaton Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Eaton Reservoir (East)Public
- Eaton Reservoir (West)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Howard Eaton Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit PA-LRP-05010004001509 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Howard Eaton Reservoir
Where is Howard Eaton Reservoir?
- Howard Eaton Reservoir is a lake in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Howard Eaton Reservoir?
- Howard Eaton Reservoir in Erie County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.4 µg/L. Surface area: 248 acres.
Is Howard Eaton Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Howard Eaton Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Howard Eaton Reservoir?
- Howard Eaton Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Eaton Reservoir (East), Eaton Reservoir (West). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Howard Eaton Reservoir?
- Howard Eaton Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Howard Eaton Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory