Why can't you swim in Jordan Pond?
Why can't you swim in Jordan Pond? Why can't I swim in Jordan Pond, but motor boats are allowed? The swimming/water contact ban in Jordan Pond is due to the EPA waiver to the water department of (very costly) filtration requirements in water bodies that have water quality that is naturally so good.
Is it safe to eat fish from Jordan Lake?
There are no fish consumption advisories issued for Neely Henry Lake, Lake Mitchell, or Lake Jordan. Advisories for PFOS, an emerging contaminant, is listed on Weiss Lake which is known for its crappie fisheries. There are many fish consumption advisories on Logan Martin Lake and Lay Lake for PCBs and methylmercury.