Nipissing District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Saunders Lake
Saunders Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 28 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.5 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Saunders Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Nipissing District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 280 other monitored lakes in Nipissing District County, Saunders Lake ranks #275 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-08-01. 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 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 28 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Saunders Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #275 of 281 lakes in Nipissing District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Saunders Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- APeyton LakeParry Sound District · 3.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BTrout LakeNipissing District · 1.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BBig Bob LakeNipissing District · 3.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWindfall LakeParry Sound District · 4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTim L. LakeNipissing District · 6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Saunders 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: 2024-08-01
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