Renfrew County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Big Gibson Lake
Big Gibson Lake in Renfrew, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Big Gibson Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 82 other monitored lakes in Renfrew County, Big Gibson Lake ranks #68 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2018-05-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7 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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County Ranking
Ranked #68 of 83 lakes in Renfrew
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Big Gibson Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Big Gibson 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: 2018-05-30
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