Taconic Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Rensselaer County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Rensselaer County, Taconic Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 12.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Taconic Pond
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Ranked #2 of 7 lakes in Rensselaer County
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EPA Impairment Status
Taconic Pond 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 NY1301-0271 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.32 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Taconic Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Northeast Green Center LlcBerlin · 3.5 mi away · NPDES NY0005011
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1