Jerome Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Addison County, Vermont. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Addison County, Jerome Lake ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2021-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 97.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 40.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 97.6 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 40.6 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 13 lakes in Addison County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Jerome Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACedar LakeAddison County · 15.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- ALake DunmoreAddison County · 17.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- AL. Champlain LakeAddison County · 5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- BPort Henry Section LakeAddison County · 5.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BVergennes Watershed LakeAddison County · 10.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-01
Monitoring stations: 1