Nashawannuck Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Hampshire County, Nashawannuck Pond ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2016-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 32.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 32.4 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2016-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1