La Haute-Côte-Nord County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Fontaine
Lac Fontaine in La Haute-Côte-Nord, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac Fontaine is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in La Haute-Côte-Nord County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 13 other monitored lakes in La Haute-Côte-Nord County, Lac Fontaine ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2012-08-01. 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 ft. Phosphorus level: 3.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.75 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 3.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.7 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 14 lakes in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Fontaine holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac MaclureLa Haute-Côte-Nord · 9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac GobeilLa Haute-Côte-Nord · 11.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac PoletteLa Haute-Côte-Nord · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac des PiliersLa Haute-Côte-Nord · 9.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac de L'Anse à L'EauLa Haute-Côte-Nord · 18.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Fontaine 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: 2012-08-01
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