Bécancour County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Rose
Lac Rose in Bécancour, Québec received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 34.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lac Rose is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bécancour County, Québec. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2023.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2023-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 34.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 34.9 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16.6 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Rose holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac à L'AnguillePortneuf · 30 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALac à la TortueMauricie · 28.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLac à la TruiteArthabaska · 11.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac des CyprèSArthabaska · 27.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Rose 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: 2023-08-01
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