Maskinongé County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac de la Vase
Lac de la Vase in Maskinongé, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac de la Vase is a mesotrophic lake in Maskinongé County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2008. Compared to the 31 other monitored lakes in Maskinongé County, Lac de la Vase ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2008-08-01. 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 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 7.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.1 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 32 lakes in Maskinongé
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac de la Vase holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac DroitMaskinongé · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac GaucheMaskinongé · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac des SourisMaskinongé · 1.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac GouletMaskinongé · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BellemareMaskinongé · 3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac de la Vase 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: 2008-08-01
Monitoring stations: