Hastings County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Big Mink Lake
Big Mink Lake in Hastings, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Big Mink Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Hastings County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 66 other monitored lakes in Hastings County, Big Mink Lake ranks #55 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-05-15. 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 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #55 of 67 lakes in Hastings
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Big Mink Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALittle Meach LakeHastings · 3.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AMeach LakeHastings · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Big Mink 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: 2024-05-15
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