Is Lac des AbéNaquis safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lac des AbéNaquis has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Les Etchemins County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card

Lac des AbéNaquis

Grade B — Good

Mesotrophic

Lac des AbéNaquis in Les Etchemins, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6 µg/L.

Clarity: 1.6 m
Type: Mesotrophic

Where to stay →Safe to swim?

Lac des AbéNaquis is a mesotrophic lake in Les Etchemins County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Les Etchemins County, Lac des AbéNaquis ranks #6 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 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.6 m	D
Phosphorus	15.5 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	6 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	48	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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