Manicouagan County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Fer à Cheval
Lac Fer à Cheval in Manicouagan, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Fer à Cheval is a mesotrophic lake in Manicouagan County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Manicouagan County, Lac Fer à Cheval ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2022-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 9.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.1 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 17 lakes in Manicouagan
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Fer à Cheval holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac FrigonManicouagan · 5.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLac la ChesnayeManicouagan · 1.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac Saint-JosephManicouagan · 2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac CouillardManicouagan · 4.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac Petit BrasManicouagan · 7.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Fer à Cheval 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: 2022-08-01
Monitoring stations: