Kenora District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Populus Lake
Populus Lake in Kenora District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.8 m visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Populus Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Kenora District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 341 other monitored lakes in Kenora District County, Populus Lake ranks #213 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2023-05-16. 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 9.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #213 of 342 lakes in Kenora District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Populus Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AGordon LakeKenora District · 7.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ADryberry LakeKenora District · 10.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ATeggau LakeKenora District · 11.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AAtikwa LakeKenora District · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ACaviar LakeKenora District · 12.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Populus 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: 2023-05-16
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