Timiskaming District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Duncan Lake
Duncan Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Duncan Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Timiskaming District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 87 other monitored lakes in Timiskaming District County, Duncan Lake ranks #58 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2019-06-08. 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 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.2 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 10.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #58 of 88 lakes in Timiskaming District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Duncan Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALloyd LakeTimiskaming District · 5.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AMidlothian LakeTimiskaming District · 8.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Duncan 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: 2019-06-08
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