Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Bernard
Lac Bernard in Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais, Québec received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 4.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 5.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.7 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac Bernard is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais County, Québec. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais County, Lac Bernard ranks #1 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
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15.4 ft down. Phosphorus level: 5.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.7 m | A |
| Phosphorus | 5.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.7 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 11 lakes in Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Bernard 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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