What is the water quality grade for Little Pond?

Little Pond in Rutland County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L.

Is Little Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Little Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rutland County, Vermont

Little Pond

Grade BGood · 4.9 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Little Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, Little Pond ranks #25 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4.9 ft	D
Phosphorus	16.1 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.4 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	47	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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