Abitibi-Témiscamingue County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Noranda
Lac Noranda in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 28.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Noranda 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 Noranda ranks #14 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
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 28.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 13.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 28.6 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 19 lakes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Noranda holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac OsiskoAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac DufaultAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 5.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac MudAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 11.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac MarlonAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 2.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac D'AlembertAbitibi-Témiscamingue · 10.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Noranda 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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