Pontiac County, Québec · Water Quality Report Card
Petit Lac Hughes
Petit Lac Hughes in Pontiac, Québec received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 3.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Petit Lac Hughes is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Pontiac County, Québec. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Pontiac County, Petit Lac Hughes ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MELCCFP, last sampled 2025-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 19.5 ft down. Phosphorus level: 3.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 29.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.95 m | A |
| Phosphorus | 3.4 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 29 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 18 lakes in Pontiac
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Petit Lac Hughes 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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