Les Appalaches County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac de L'Est
Lac de L'Est in Les Appalaches, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.9 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac de L'Est is a mesotrophic lake in Les Appalaches County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Les Appalaches County, Lac de L'Est ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2024-08-01. 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 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 9.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.7 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 12 lakes in Les Appalaches
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac de L'Est holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac NicoletArthabaska · 9.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BreechesLes Appalaches · 3.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac de L'Est 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: 2024-08-01
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