Is Lac Saint-FrançOis safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lac Saint-FrançOis has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Rivière-du-Loup County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card

Lac Saint-FrançOis

Grade B — Good

Mesotrophic

Lac Saint-FrançOis in Rivière-du-Loup, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L.

Clarity: 2.5 m
Type: Mesotrophic

Where to stay →Safe to swim?

Lac Saint-FrançOis is a mesotrophic lake in Rivière-du-Loup County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Rivière-du-Loup County, Lac Saint-FrançOis ranks #1 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

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.5 m	C
Phosphorus	8.9 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	3.5 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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