Thunder Bay District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Ellen Lake
Ellen Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Ellen Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Thunder Bay District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 301 other monitored lakes in Thunder Bay District County, Ellen Lake ranks #157 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2022-06-12. 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 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 4 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #157 of 302 lakes in Thunder Bay District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Ellen Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AMishi LakeThunder Bay District · 5.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AJackfish LakeThunder Bay District · 13.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ANorth Mccrea LakeThunder Bay District · 17.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABlack Trout LakeAlgoma District · 26.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Ellen 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: 2022-06-12
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