Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Birch Lake
Birch Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Birch Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Birch Lake ranks #296 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2019-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #296 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Birch Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AShabumeni LakeKenora District · 11.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AWoman LakeKenora District · 20.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BGrace LakeKenora District · 8.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BHailstone LakeKenora District · 16.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWavell LakeKenora District · 19.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Birch 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: 2019-05-21
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