Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Mickle Lake
Mickle Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 19.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Mickle Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Mickle Lake ranks #263 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2017-05-09. 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 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 19.4 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #263 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mickle Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALittle Vermilion LakeKenora District · 16.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BUnnamed L. LakeKenora District · 14.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BMinnitaki LakeKenora District · 15.8 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLittle Vermilion L. LakeKenora District · 16.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Mickle 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: 2017-05-09
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