Peterborough County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Buckhorn Lake
Buckhorn Lake in Peterborough, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.9 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Buckhorn Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Peterborough County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 70 other monitored lakes in Peterborough County, Buckhorn Lake ranks #60 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-19. 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 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 17.8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #60 of 71 lakes in Peterborough
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Buckhorn Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASandy LakePeterborough · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AKatchewanooka LakePeterborough · 7.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABig Bald LakePeterborough · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALower Buckhorn LakePeterborough · 4.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALovesick LakePeterborough · 7.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Buckhorn 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: 2025-10-19
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