Nipissing District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
North River Lake
North River Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 10.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
North River Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Nipissing District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 280 other monitored lakes in Nipissing District County, North River Lake ranks #258 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-08-01. 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 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 10.2 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #258 of 281 lakes in Nipissing District
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for North River 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: 2025-08-01
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