Lake Absegami
Lake Absegami in Burlington County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lake Absegami is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Burlington County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Burlington County, Lake Absegami ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 12 lakes in Burlington County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Absegami
Where is Lake Absegami?
- Lake Absegami is a lake in Burlington County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Absegami?
- Lake Absegami in Burlington County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.4 µg/L.
Is Lake Absegami safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Lake Absegami has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
86 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM86 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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.