Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac LoïS
Lac LoïS in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 23.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac LoïS is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Lac LoïS ranks #17 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
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 23.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.95 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 23.6 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 19 lakes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac LoïS holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac BerryAbitibi · 20.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac D'AlembertAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 19.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CPetit Lac DufresnoyAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 16 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac LoïS 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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