What is the water quality grade for Norton Pond?

Norton Pond in Essex County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.4 µg/L.

Is Norton Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Norton Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Essex County, Vermont

Norton Pond

Grade BGood · 7.9 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Norton Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Essex County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Essex County, Norton Pond ranks #13 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2025-08-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.9 ft	C
Phosphorus	11.3 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2.4 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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County Ranking

Ranked #13 of 19 lakes in Essex County

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Norton Pond holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-08-16

Monitoring stations: 2

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