Muskoka District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Ricketts Lake
Ricketts Lake in Muskoka District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Ricketts Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Muskoka District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2004. Compared to the 169 other monitored lakes in Muskoka District County, Ricketts Lake ranks #149 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2004-05-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 9.6 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #149 of 170 lakes in Muskoka District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Ricketts Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AJoseph LakeMuskoka District · 2.5 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ABass LakeMuskoka District · 3.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BStewart LakeMuskoka District · 0.8 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BDick LakeParry Sound District · 4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Ricketts 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: 2004-05-13
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