Schroon Lake
Essex County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Schroon Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Essex County, NY. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Essex County, Schroon Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.1 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 9 lakes in Essex County
Nearby Lakes in Essex County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Schroon Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1104-0002 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-24
Monitoring stations: 1