Sudbury District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Minnow Lake
Minnow Lake in Sudbury District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 23.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Minnow Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sudbury District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 264 other monitored lakes in Sudbury District County, Minnow Lake ranks #253 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-05-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 23.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 23.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #253 of 265 lakes in Sudbury District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Minnow Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ARamsey LakeSudbury District · 1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ANepahwin LakeSudbury District · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ARichard LakeSudbury District · 4.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Minnow 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: 2025-05-21
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