Bellechasse County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Aux Canards
Lac Aux Canards in Bellechasse, Québec received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 0.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 29.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.8 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Aux Canards is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bellechasse County, Québec. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Bellechasse County, Lac Aux Canards ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2019-08-01. 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
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 29.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 22.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 29.2 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22.3 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Bellechasse
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Aux Canards holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac CrèVe-FaimBellechasse · 16.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BLac la RetenueLa Côte-de-Beaupré · 17.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLac MaillouxBellechasse · 17.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLac Pierre-PaulBellechasse · 11.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLac DionBellechasse · 14.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Aux Canards 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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