New Canal Lighthouse Lake
New Canal Lighthouse Lake in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
New Canal Lighthouse Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Orleans Parish County, New Canal Lighthouse Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
- Breakwater ParkPublic
- BonnabelPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Orleans Parish County
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Frequently asked questions about New Canal Lighthouse Lake
Where is New Canal Lighthouse Lake?
- New Canal Lighthouse Lake is a lake in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for New Canal Lighthouse Lake?
- New Canal Lighthouse Lake in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L.
Is New Canal Lighthouse Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. New Canal Lighthouse Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on New Canal Lighthouse Lake?
- New Canal Lighthouse Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Breakwater Park, Bonnabel. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
43 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Louisiana Water Science Center
USGS-LA43 samples · 2020–2022
Analytical methods
- YSI EXO, 470/685/40,S bacillaris
- Plant pigments, sonication & 445
- YSI EXO turbidity sensor, FNU
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory