Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Joyce Lake
Joyce Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 1.9 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Joyce Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2014. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Joyce Lake ranks #325 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2014-08-01. 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 6.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #325 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
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Joyce Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Joyce 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: 2014-08-01
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