Swan Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Ballard County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Ballard County, Swan Pond ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kentucky DNR, last sampled 2021-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 145.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 145.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 76 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Ballard 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: 2021-09-08
Monitoring stations: 3