Thunder Bay District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Bukemiga Lake
Bukemiga Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 23.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Bukemiga Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Thunder Bay District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2008. Compared to the 301 other monitored lakes in Thunder Bay District County, Bukemiga Lake ranks #289 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2008-05-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 23.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 23.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #289 of 302 lakes in Thunder Bay District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bukemiga Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AWaweig L. LakeThunder Bay District · 5.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ACamel Read LakeThunder Bay District · 14.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BObonga L. LakeThunder Bay District · 9.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BShawanibis LakeThunder Bay District · 15 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWabinosh LakeThunder Bay District · 10.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Bukemiga 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: 2008-05-29
Monitoring stations: