Walden Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Essex County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Essex County, Walden Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Massachusetts DNR, last sampled 2017-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Ranked #2 of 8 lakes in Essex County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-08-31
Monitoring stations: 1