Cochrane District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Foot Lake
Foot Lake in Cochrane District, Ontario received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1.5 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 1.5 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Foot Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cochrane District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 134 other monitored lakes in Cochrane District County, Foot Lake ranks #129 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 m | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #129 of 135 lakes in Cochrane District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Foot Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BWatersnake LakeCochrane District · 10.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BShackleton LakeCochrane District · 7.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLegault'S LakeCochrane District · 9.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BPike LakeCochrane District · 16.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BReturn LakeCochrane District · 18.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Foot 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: 2025-08-31
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