Haliburton County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Little Esson Lake
Little Esson Lake in Haliburton, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 3.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.5 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Little Esson Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Haliburton County, Little Esson Lake ranks #150 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 10.8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #150 of 218 lakes in Haliburton
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Little Esson Lake 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: 2025-10-10
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