Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Renard
Lac Renard in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Québec received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 5.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 2.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.3 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Lac Renard is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Québec. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2010. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay County, Lac Renard ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2010-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 17.4 ft down. Phosphorus level: 2.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 30.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.3 m | A |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.7 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 30 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 23 lakes in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Renard 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: 2010-08-01
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