Muskoka District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Porcupine Lake
Porcupine Lake in Muskoka District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Porcupine Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Muskoka District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2002. Compared to the 169 other monitored lakes in Muskoka District County, Porcupine Lake ranks #121 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2002-05-10. 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 9.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7.8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #121 of 170 lakes in Muskoka District
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Porcupine Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Porcupine 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: 2002-05-10
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