Muskoka District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Barron Lake
Barron Lake in Muskoka District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 28.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.8 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Barron Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Muskoka District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2002. Compared to the 169 other monitored lakes in Muskoka District County, Barron Lake ranks #167 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2002-05-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 28.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 28.4 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #167 of 170 lakes in Muskoka District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Barron Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AGloucester PoolSimcoe · 2.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ABaxter LakeMuskoka District · 3.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AMccrae LakeMuskoka District · 6.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLittle LakeSimcoe · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTea LakeSimcoe · 5.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Barron 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: 2002-05-14
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