Parry Sound District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Mcdonald Lake
Mcdonald Lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.9 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Mcdonald Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Parry Sound District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 230 other monitored lakes in Parry Sound District County, Mcdonald Lake ranks #205 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-05-24. 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 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 9.2 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #205 of 231 lakes in Parry Sound District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mcdonald Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AOtter LakeParry Sound District · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABlue LakeParry Sound District · 1.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWright LakeParry Sound District · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- APortage LakeParry Sound District · 1.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AOtter LakeParry Sound District · 1.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Mcdonald 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: 2024-05-24
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