Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac King of the North
Lac King of the North in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 12.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac King of the North is a mesotrophic lake in Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Lac King of the North ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2021-08-01. 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 7.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.25 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 12.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.9 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 19 lakes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Lac King of the North holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac King of the North 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: 2021-08-01
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