Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac des Bleuets
Lac des Bleuets in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.7 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac des Bleuets is a mesotrophic lake in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean County, Lac des Bleuets ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2018-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.7 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 9.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac des Bleuets holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac de L'Aqueduc de Saint-BrunoLac-Saint-Jean-Est · 9.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac VertLac-Saint-Jean-Est · 13.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac DocteurLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 16.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac KéNogamiSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · 8.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac du CampLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 8.1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac des Bleuets 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: 2018-08-01
Monitoring stations: