Les Pays-d'en-Haut County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac à L'Ours
Lac à L'Ours in Les Pays-d'en-Haut, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac à L'Ours is a mesotrophic lake in Les Pays-d'en-Haut County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 108 other monitored lakes in Les Pays-d'en-Haut County, Lac à L'Ours ranks #93 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 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.2 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #93 of 109 lakes in Les Pays-d'en-Haut
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac à L'Ours holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac TracyLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MorencyLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MontauboisLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BellevueLes Pays-d'en-Haut · 1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac En CoeurLa Rivière-du-Nord · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac à L'Ours 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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