Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Kwagama Lake
Kwagama Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 8.4 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Kwagama Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Kwagama Lake ranks #81 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2019-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 27.4 ft down. Phosphorus level: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 26.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.35 m | A |
| Phosphorus | 3.4 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 26 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #81 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Kwagama 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: 2019-08-01
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