Is Lac Travers safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lac Travers has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Portneuf County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card

Lac Travers

Grade B — Good

Oligotrophic

Lac Travers in Portneuf, Québec received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L.

Clarity: 3 m
Type: Oligotrophic

Where to stay →Safe to swim?

Lac Travers is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Portneuf County, Québec. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Portneuf County, Lac Travers ranks #17 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 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 m	C
Phosphorus	5 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	1.7 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	36	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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