Mékinac County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Charest
Lac Charest in Mékinac, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Charest is a mesotrophic lake in Mékinac County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Mékinac County, Lac Charest ranks #15 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
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 25 lakes in Mékinac
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Charest holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac Aux SablesMékinac · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac ÉMeraudePortneuf · 4.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BlancPortneuf · 2.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac Sainte-AnnePortneuf · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac GeorgesMékinac · 4.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Charest 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
Monitoring stations: