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MacMillan Reservoir
Lake · Mahwah, New Jersey
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (28.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is MacMillan Reservoir?
- MacMillan Reservoir is a lake in Mahwah, New Jersey.
- What is the water temperature at MacMillan Reservoir?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at MacMillan Reservoir in Mahwah, New Jersey is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 28.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at MacMillan Reservoir?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is MacMillan Reservoir rated?
- MacMillan Reservoir in Mahwah, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 61 reviews.
- What amenities does MacMillan Reservoir have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at MacMillan Reservoir include camping-nearby.
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