Abitibi-Ouest County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Macamic
Lac Macamic in Abitibi-Ouest, Québec received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 0.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 103.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.2 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Macamic is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Abitibi-Ouest County, Québec. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Abitibi-Ouest County, Lac Macamic ranks #2 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
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 103.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.2 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 103.8 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Abitibi-Ouest
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Macamic holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac BerryAbitibi · 26.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BLac PajegasqueJamésie · 26.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLac D'AlembertAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 28.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CPetit Lac DufresnoyAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 25.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLac LoïSAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 20.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Macamic 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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