Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Barnston Lake
Barnston Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 25.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Barnston Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Barnston Lake ranks #171 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-05-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 25.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 25.2 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #171 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
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Barnston Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Barnston Lake 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: 2024-05-31
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