Matawinie County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Canard
Lac Canard in Matawinie, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Canard is a mesotrophic lake in Matawinie County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2009. Compared to the 111 other monitored lakes in Matawinie County, Lac Canard ranks #104 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2009-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.25 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 15.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #104 of 112 lakes in Matawinie
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Canard holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac KaëLMatawinie · 4.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac ClairMatawinie · 4.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLac DanielMatawinie · 2.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac BourréMatawinie · 3.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac Beau BassinMatawinie · 4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Canard 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: 2009-08-01
Monitoring stations: