Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Desbarats Lake
Desbarats Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 24.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Desbarats Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Desbarats Lake ranks #215 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 24.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 24.2 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #215 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Desbarats Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACloudy LakeAlgoma District · 4.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AMccarroll LakeAlgoma District · 4.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ADiamond LakeAlgoma District · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ARound LakeAlgoma District · 4.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BCaribou LakeAlgoma District · 4.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Desbarats 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: 2025-10-25
Monitoring stations: