What is the water quality grade for Proper Pond?

Proper Pond in Franklin County, Vermont received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.6 µg/L.

Is Proper Pond safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Proper Pond has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Franklin County, Vermont

Proper Pond

Grade CFair · 5.9 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Proper Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Franklin County, Vermont. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Proper Pond ranks #7 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2023-04-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 22.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.9 ft	D
Phosphorus	22.3 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	6.6 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	50	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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