Haliburton County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Harvey Lake
Harvey Lake in Haliburton, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Harvey Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Haliburton County, Harvey Lake ranks #192 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2017-09-24. 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 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 6.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 6.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #192 of 218 lakes in Haliburton
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Harvey Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AClinto LakeHaliburton · 2.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AKawagama LakeHaliburton · 3.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AOtter LakeHaliburton · 2.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AHerb LakeHaliburton · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ARaven LakeHaliburton · 5.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Harvey 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: 2017-09-24
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