Les Laurentides County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Saint-Michel
Lac Saint-Michel in Les Laurentides, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 11.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Saint-Michel is a mesotrophic lake in Les Laurentides County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 118 other monitored lakes in Les Laurentides County, Lac Saint-Michel ranks #106 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2024-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 11.9 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #106 of 119 lakes in Les Laurentides
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Saint-Michel holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac SarrazinLes Laurentides · 3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac DufresneLes Laurentides · 3.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac de la Montagne NoireLes Laurentides · 4.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac CreuxLes Laurentides · 2.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac MacshaneLes Laurentides · 3.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Saint-Michel 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: 2024-08-01
Monitoring stations: