Meadow Lakes
Meadow Lakes in Mercer County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
Meadow Lakes is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Mercer County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Mercer County, Meadow Lakes ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-11-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26.9 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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EPA Impairment Status
Meadow Lakes is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02030105100050-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.09 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 15 lakes in Mercer County
Nearby Lakes in Mercer County
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lakes
Where is Meadow Lakes?
- Meadow Lakes is a lake in Mercer County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Meadow Lakes?
- Meadow Lakes in Mercer County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.6 µg/L.
Is Meadow Lakes safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Meadow Lakes has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM29 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database