Wellington County, Ontario · 43.42°N · Water Quality Report Card
Puslinch Lake
Puslinch Lake in Wellington, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 28.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.9 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 2012. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Wellington County, Puslinch Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2012-04-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 28.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 28.1 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 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 · 19 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BParadise LakeRegion of Waterloo · 20.6 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: 2012-04-26
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