La Nouvelle-Beauce County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Baxter
Lac Baxter in La Nouvelle-Beauce, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 19.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Baxter is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in La Nouvelle-Beauce County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2004. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in La Nouvelle-Beauce County, Lac Baxter ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2004-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 19.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.2 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in La Nouvelle-Beauce
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Baxter holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac EtcheminLes Etchemins · 16.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac CrèVe-FaimBellechasse · 18.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLac O'NeilLa Nouvelle-Beauce · 2.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- ALac TherrienBellechasse · 14 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLac DionBellechasse · 16.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Baxter 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: 2004-08-01
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