What is the water quality grade for Mcintosh Pond?

Mcintosh Pond in Windsor County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L.

Is Mcintosh Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Mcintosh Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Windsor County, Vermont

Mcintosh Pond

Grade BGood · 9.6 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Mcintosh Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Windsor County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Windsor County, Mcintosh Pond ranks #15 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2021-05-01. 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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9.6 ft	C
Phosphorus	10.3 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.2 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	41	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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