Where is Phillips Pond-Outlet?

Phillips Pond-Outlet is a lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.

Is Phillips Pond-Outlet safe to swim in?

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Phillips Pond-Outlet has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Are there boat ramps on Phillips Pond-Outlet?

Phillips Pond-Outlet has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Phillips Pond. Public access is listed as yes.

Phillips Pond-Outlet

Grade D — Nutrient-rich

Nutrient-rich · #45 of 51 lakes in the county · Eutrophic

Eutrophic

Phillips Pond-Outlet in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L.

Type: Eutrophic
Public access: Yes

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Phillips Pond-Outlet is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Rockingham County, Phillips Pond-Outlet ranks #45 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Bacteria 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.

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum

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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No recent samples
Phosphorus	30 µg/L	Poor
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near Phillips Pond-Outlet

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Phillips Pond-Outlet in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Phillips Pond-Outlet are listed below.

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Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Phillips PondPublic

Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps

Fishing Phillips Pond-Outlet

→ Phillips Pond-Outlet fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

EPA Impairment Status

Phillips Pond-Outlet is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Algal growthBiotoxinsMercuryNuisance exotic speciesNutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)pH / acidity

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK600030802-03-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.32 km)

County Ranking

Ranked #45 of 51 lakes in Rockingham County

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Frequently asked questions about Phillips Pond-Outlet

Where is Phillips Pond-Outlet?: Phillips Pond-Outlet is a lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Phillips Pond-Outlet?: Phillips Pond-Outlet in Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L.
Is Phillips Pond-Outlet safe to swim in?: Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Phillips Pond-Outlet has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Phillips Pond-Outlet?: Phillips Pond-Outlet has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Phillips Pond. Public access is listed as yes.

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