What is the water quality grade for Stannard Pond?

Stannard Pond in Caledonia County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.8 µg/L.

Is Stannard Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Stannard Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Caledonia County, Vermont

Stannard Pond

Grade BGood · 5.7 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Stannard Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Caledonia County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Caledonia County, Stannard Pond ranks #23 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2024-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.7 ft	D
Phosphorus	13.4 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	5.8 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	47	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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County Ranking

Ranked #23 of 23 lakes in Caledonia County

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Stannard 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: 2024-05-16

Monitoring stations: 1

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