Wellington County, Ontario · 43.46°N · Water Quality Report Card
Puslinch Lake
Puslinch Lake in Wellington, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 0.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.3 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Puslinch Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wellington County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Wellington County, Puslinch Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2018-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 17.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.3 m | F |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Wellington
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Puslinch Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSunfish LakeRegion of Waterloo · 17 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BParadise LakeRegion of Waterloo · 18.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Puslinch 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: 2018-07-29
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