Maskinongé County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Gauthier
Lac Gauthier in Maskinongé, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Gauthier is a mesotrophic lake in Maskinongé County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 31 other monitored lakes in Maskinongé County, Lac Gauthier ranks #25 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 8.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 8.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 32 lakes in Maskinongé
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Gauthier holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac LambertMaskinongé · 4.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac LambertMaskinongé · 5.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac des Pins RougesMaskinongé · 7.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac RougeD'Autray · 7.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac LongD'Autray · 7.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Gauthier 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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