Haliburton County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Bat Lake (Bear
Bat Lake (Bear in Haliburton, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.2 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 3.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Bat Lake (Bear is a mesotrophic lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Haliburton County, Bat Lake (Bear ranks #183 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 m | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #183 of 218 lakes in Haliburton
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Bat Lake (Bear holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Bat Lake (Bear 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: 2025-10-26
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