What is the water quality grade for Ritterbush Pond?

Ritterbush Pond in Lamoille County, Vermont received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 16.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L.

Is Ritterbush Pond safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Ritterbush Pond has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lamoille County, Vermont

Ritterbush Pond

Grade AExcellent · 16.7 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Ritterbush Pond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Lamoille County, Vermont. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Lamoille County, Ritterbush Pond ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2023-04-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 16.7 ft down. Phosphorus level: 8.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	16.7 ft	A
Phosphorus	8.7 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	2.7 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	37	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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