Rainy River District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Mcaree Lake
Mcaree Lake in Rainy River District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Mcaree Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Rainy River District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 79 other monitored lakes in Rainy River District County, Mcaree Lake ranks #48 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, 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 7.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.15 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #48 of 80 lakes in Rainy River District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mcaree Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AArgo LakeRainy River District · 6.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ASarah LakeRainy River District · 16.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABurt LakeRainy River District · 16.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- APoohbah LakeRainy River District · 13.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Mcaree 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: 2025-08-01
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