Northumberland County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Banister Pond
Banister Pond in Northumberland, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 54.4 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Banister Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Northumberland County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2007. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Northumberland County, Banister Pond ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2007-07-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 54.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 54.4 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Banister Pond
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Northumberland
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Banister Pond holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Banister Pond come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2007-07-01
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