Lower Spectacle Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Berkshire County, Lower Spectacle Pond ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2016-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 18.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.7 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
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Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2016-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1