Loch Lomand
Richmond, Nova Scotia210 haView mapDirections
No A–F letter for this lake. The letter is scored against EPA reference conditions for a lake’s ecoregion, and those stop at the US border. Here is what has been measured.
- 62 ft max depth
- Limited data
Loch Lomand in Richmond, Nova Scotia has water-quality measurements published by NSECC and no A–F letter. The letter's EPA reference conditions stop at the US border. Water clarity: 5.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 2.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62.3 ft. Surface area: 519.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.2 m
- Max depth
- 19 m
- Area
- 210 ha
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Why Loch Lomand has no A–F letter
The LakeQuality letter is scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment reference conditions for a lake’s ecoregion, and those stop at the US border. There is no reference condition for Nova Scotia, so the scale cannot be applied to Loch Lomand at any level of sampling. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
This is not a gap in the monitoring record. NSECC publishes these measurements directly, and everything below that has been measured is reported on this page as NSECC reports it.
Monitoring: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. Read the full grading methodology.
Loch Lomand is a 520-acre lake in Richmond County, Nova Scotia with a maximum depth of 62 feet (11-foot average).
Source: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change — not the EPA Water Quality Portal, last sampled 1984-07-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Loch Lomand is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water17 ft of visibility
- Deep water62.3 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Loch Lomand
These are the measurements NSECC publishes for Loch Lomand. No A–F letter applies here: see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 17 ft down. Phosphorus 2.5 µg/L. TSI 27.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.18 m | Measured, not scored |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 µg/L | Measured, not scored |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 27 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 m |
| Average Depth | 3.2 m |
| Surface Area | 210 ha |
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Frequently asked questions about Loch Lomand
Where is Loch Lomand?
- Loch Lomand is a lake in Richmond, Nova Scotia. Its water-quality measurements are published by NSECC, and it carries no A–F letter, because no reference condition exists for lakes in this region, so the assessment thresholds behind the A–F scale cannot be applied here.
What is the water quality grade for Loch Lomand?
- Loch Lomand in Richmond, Nova Scotia has water-quality measurements published by NSECC and no A–F letter. The letter's EPA reference conditions stop at the US border. Water clarity: 5.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 2.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 62.3 ft. Surface area: 519.9 acres.
Is Loch Lomand safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Loch Lomand?
- Loch Lomand has a maximum depth of 62.3 feet and an average depth of 10.5 feet. The lake covers 519.9 acres.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 1984. Retrieved from Nova Scotia open data (not the EPA Water Quality Portal) on 2026-08-16.
Collected and reported by
- Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change
Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change1 sample · 1984 - Lands and Forests, NSDOE
Lands and Forests, NSDOE1 sample · 1984
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
17
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