Manicouagan County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Donlon
Lac Donlon in Manicouagan, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac Donlon is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Manicouagan County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Manicouagan County, Lac Donlon 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
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 6.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 6.2 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 17 lakes in Manicouagan
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Donlon holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac FrigonManicouagan · 4.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MigneaultManicouagan · 10.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Donlon 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
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