Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Mial
Lac Mial in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 4.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac Mial is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Lac Mial ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2024-08-01. 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 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 4.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 4.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 23 lakes in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Mial holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac LimonyLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 1.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac EmmurailléLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 1.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac ClairLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- APetit Lac ClairLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MungerLe Fjord-du-Saguenay · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Mial 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: 2024-08-01
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