La Vallée-de-l'Or County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Parent
Lac Parent in La Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 10.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.3 µg/L.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Parent is a mesotrophic lake in La Vallée-de-l'Or County, Québec. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in La Vallée-de-l'Or County, Lac Parent ranks #1 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
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 10.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 10.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 7 lakes in La Vallée-de-l'Or
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Parent 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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