Les Appalaches County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Caribou
Lac Caribou in Les Appalaches, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Caribou is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Les Appalaches County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Les Appalaches County, Lac Caribou ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2025-08-01. 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: 17.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 17.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.3 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 12 lakes in Les Appalaches
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Caribou holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLac de L'EstLes Appalaches · 6.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac à la TruiteLes Appalaches · 7.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BPetit Lac Saint-FrançOisLes Appalaches · 3.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Caribou 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: 2025-08-01
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