Beauce-Sartigan County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac à France
Lac à France in Beauce-Sartigan, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 22.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.4 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac à France is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Beauce-Sartigan County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Beauce-Sartigan County, Lac à France ranks #8 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
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 22.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.4 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.7 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lac à France
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Beauce-Sartigan
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac à France holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac RaquetteBeauce-Sartigan · 14.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac PoulinBeauce-Sartigan · 14.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac RondBeauce-Sartigan · 14.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac Aux CygnesBeauce-Sartigan · 15.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac du Club de ConservationBeauce-Sartigan · 3.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac à France 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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