Maria-Chapdelaine County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac à Houde
Lac à Houde in Maria-Chapdelaine, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.5 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac à Houde is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Maria-Chapdelaine County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2010. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Maria-Chapdelaine County, Lac à Houde ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2010-08-01. 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 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 3.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 3.8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 36 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Maria-Chapdelaine
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac à Houde holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLac BrochetMaria-Chapdelaine · 16.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLac TrottierMaria-Chapdelaine · 17.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac à Houde 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: 2010-08-01
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