Antoine-Labelle County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac des Journalistes
Lac des Journalistes in Antoine-Labelle, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.4 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac des Journalistes is a mesotrophic lake in Antoine-Labelle County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 68 other monitored lakes in Antoine-Labelle County, Lac des Journalistes ranks #64 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2024-08-01. 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 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #64 of 69 lakes in Antoine-Labelle
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac des Journalistes holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac Marie-LouiseAntoine-Labelle · 10.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac RochonAntoine-Labelle · 11.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac Saint-PaulAntoine-Labelle · 6.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac GravelAntoine-Labelle · 7.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac des ÉCorcesAntoine-Labelle · 13.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac des Journalistes 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: 2024-08-01
Monitoring stations: