Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Bawden Lake
Bawden Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 1.9 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Bawden Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Bawden Lake ranks #319 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2022-05-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| 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 #319 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bawden Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AAgnes LakeKenora District · 14.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ACecil L. LakeKenora District · 14.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BLake of BaysKenora District · 9.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BFlying Loon LakeKenora District · 10 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BBotsford LakeKenora District · 11.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Bawden 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: 2022-05-23
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