Timiskaming District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Bartle Lake
Bartle Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 4.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.2 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Bartle Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Timiskaming District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 87 other monitored lakes in Timiskaming District County, Bartle Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.2 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 88 lakes in Timiskaming District
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Bartle 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: 2025-09-25
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