Kenora District County, Ontario · 49.36°N · Water Quality Report Card
Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 19.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Lake of the Woods is a mesotrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Lake of the Woods ranks #260 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2018-05-15. 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 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 19.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #260 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake of the Woods holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABerry LakeKenora District · 24.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLake of the WoodsKenora District · 16.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BBlindfold LakeKenora District · 23.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake of the Woods 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: 2018-05-15
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