Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Sand Lake
Sand Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 9.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.7 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Sand Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Sand Lake ranks #171 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2019-06-09. 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 8.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.65 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 9.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #171 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Sand Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AGamitagama LakeAlgoma District · 12.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ARadium LakeAlgoma District · 9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALittle Dossier LakeAlgoma District · 9.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AEar LakeAlgoma District · 9.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AOld Woman LakeAlgoma District · 12.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Sand 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: 2019-06-09
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