Reported by the Lakes Environmental Association McWain Pond’s surface water chlorophyll (ppb), phosphorus (ppb), and Secchi depth (meters)data comparison Colored areas represent the long-term range of values, from minimum tomaximum. Area thickness indicates frequency of measurements at that value. Area thicknessincreases as more measurements are reported at that value. The

Description of Survey Area: Approximately 473 acres, with a maximum depth of 42 feet but mostly between 15-25 feet throughout. Rocky sections in the northern area (orange on attached picture) are too shallow for boats. No public access to the pond, (although a priority for Maine Department of IF&W for

From The Lakes Environmental Association Website Water Quality: 2022The average Secchi disk reading for 2022 was 6.3 meters, which falls into the moderately clear range. This value is higher (less clear) than the historic average of 7.0 meters. Total phosphorus was low in 2022. The average value for surface samples