Mill Pond
Mill Pond in Atlantic County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Mill Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Atlantic County, Mill Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-29. 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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
- Chestnut Neck Boat Yard, Port RepublicPublic
- Nacote Creek MarinaSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Mill Pond
EPA Impairment Status
Mill Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02040301200120-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.79 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 6 lakes in Atlantic County
Nearby Lakes in Atlantic County
Frequently asked questions about Mill Pond
Where is Mill Pond?
- Mill Pond is a lake in Atlantic County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mill Pond?
- Mill Pond in Atlantic County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.
Is Mill Pond safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Mill Pond has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Mill Pond?
- Mill Pond has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Chestnut Neck Boat Yard, Port Republic, Nacote Creek Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
61 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM61 samples · 2023–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory