Mid Lake Surface
Mid Lake Surface in Morris County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 48 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Mid Lake Surface →
Mid Lake Surface is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Morris County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Morris County, Mid Lake Surface ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2026-07-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 48 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 48 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Mid Lake Surface
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EPA Impairment Status
Mid Lake Surface 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 NJ02030103010150-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.25 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Morris County
Nearby Lakes in Morris County
Frequently asked questions about Mid Lake Surface
Where is Mid Lake Surface?
- Mid Lake Surface is a lake in Morris County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mid Lake Surface?
- Mid Lake Surface in Morris County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 100 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 48 µg/L.
Is Mid Lake Surface safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Mid Lake Surface has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 48 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Princeton Hydro LLC
PRINCETONHYDRO12 samples · 2025–2026
Analytical methods
- 4500 P B ~ Phosphorus, sample preparation method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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