Mékinac County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac des Chicots
Lac des Chicots in Mékinac, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 19.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.5 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac des Chicots is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Mékinac County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2010. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Mékinac County, Lac des Chicots ranks #25 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2010-08-01. 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 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 19.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.3 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lac des Chicots
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 25 lakes in Mékinac
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac des Chicots holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac TrottierMékinac · 2.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac du Missionnaire SudMékinac · 6.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac CrocheMékinac · 2.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac à la PerchaudeMékinac · 3.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac ArchangeMékinac · 4.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac des Chicots 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: 2010-08-01
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