Central Ontario County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake in Central Ontario, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.9 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Cranberry Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Central Ontario County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Central Ontario County, Cranberry Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-06-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 17 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 20 lakes in Central Ontario
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Cranberry Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AYoung LakeCentral Ontario · 6.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AClearwater LakeMuskoka District · 9.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ARush LakeCentral Ontario · 7.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALogan LakeCentral Ontario · 8.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BHead LakeCentral Ontario · 7.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Cranberry 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: 2025-06-16
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