What is the water quality grade for Ricker Pond?

Ricker Pond in Caledonia County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.

Is Ricker Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Ricker Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Caledonia County, Vermont

Ricker Pond

Grade BGood · 9.2 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Ricker Pond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Caledonia County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Caledonia County, Ricker Pond ranks #20 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2022-04-27. 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 9.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	9.2 ft	C
Phosphorus	8.4 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	39	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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County Ranking

Ranked #20 of 23 lakes in Caledonia County

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Ricker 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: 2022-04-27

Monitoring stations: 1

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