Is it safe to eat fish from Jordan Lake?
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.
Is Jordan Lake still contaminated?
Eutrophic conditions have been present in both lakes since they were impounded in the early 1980's. Due to nutrient enrichment and sediment load, upper portions of both Jordan and Falls Lakes are listed on North Carolina's 303d list for impaired waters.
Is Jordan Lake a clean lake?
Water quality The lake is eutrophic or hyper-eutrophic owing to excessive nutrient levels. Jordan Lake offers a variety of facilities for recreation, conservation, and flood control.