Lanark County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Murray Lake
Murray Lake in Lanark, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.4 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.4 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Murray Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Lanark County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2007. Compared to the 28 other monitored lakes in Lanark County, Murray Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2007-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 8.6 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 29 lakes in Lanark
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Murray Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ARobert'S LakeLanark · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABagot Long LakeRenfrew · 8.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ADempseys LakeRenfrew · 10 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ARobertson LakeLanark · 10.4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- APatterson LakeLanark · 11 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Murray 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: 2007-09-09
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