Little River Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 27 other monitored lakes in Worcester County, Little River Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2016-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 6.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
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County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 28 lakes in Worcester County
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Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2016-09-07
Monitoring stations: 1