Roaring Brook Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Roaring Brook Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2016-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 3.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Franklin County
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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: 2016-08-31
Monitoring stations: 1