What is the water quality grade for Wallingford Pond?

Wallingford Pond in Rutland County, Vermont received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L.

Is Wallingford Pond safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Wallingford Pond has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rutland County, Vermont

Wallingford Pond

Grade BGood · 7.1 ft clarity

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Mesotrophic

Wallingford Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, Wallingford Pond ranks #22 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Vermont DNR, last sampled 2021-08-11. 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

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.1 ft	C
Phosphorus	15.2 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.9 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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County Ranking

Ranked #22 of 30 lakes in Rutland County

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Wallingford Pond holds Grade B. 3 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: 2021-08-11

Monitoring stations: 1

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