What is the water quality grade for Silver Lake?

Silver Lake in Windsor County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L.

Is Silver Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Silver Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Windsor County, Vermont

Silver Lake

Grade BGood · 13.1 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Silver Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Windsor County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Windsor County, Silver Lake ranks #14 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2025-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	13.1 ft	B
Phosphorus	12.2 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.2 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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