La Matapédia County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac des Huit Milles
Lac des Huit Milles in La Matapédia, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac des Huit Milles is a mesotrophic lake in La Matapédia County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 13 other monitored lakes in La Matapédia County, Lac des Huit Milles ranks #10 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
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 14 lakes in La Matapédia
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac des Huit Milles holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac Saint-PierreLa Matapédia · 4.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac HumquiLa Matapédia · 6.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac AngusLa Matapédia · 11 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MatapéDiaLa Matapédia · 11.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac Au SaumonLa Matapédia · 12.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac des Huit Milles 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: 2025-08-01
Monitoring stations: