La Jacques-Cartier County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Lac Tourbillon
Lac Tourbillon in La Jacques-Cartier, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lac Tourbillon is a mesotrophic lake in La Jacques-Cartier County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in La Jacques-Cartier County, Lac Tourbillon ranks #6 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 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.2 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 7 lakes in La Jacques-Cartier
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lac Tourbillon holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALac BeauportLa Jacques-Cartier · 1.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALes Trois Petits LacsLa Jacques-Cartier · 9.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BleuLa Jacques-Cartier · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac DelageLa Jacques-Cartier · 7.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALac BonhommeUrban agglomeration of Québec · 16 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lac Tourbillon 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: 2025-08-01
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