Parry Sound District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Scheil Lake
Scheil Lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 3.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 13.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.5 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Scheil Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Parry Sound District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 230 other monitored lakes in Parry Sound District County, Scheil Lake ranks #133 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
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 m | B |
| Phosphorus | 13.1 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #133 of 231 lakes in Parry Sound District
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Scheil 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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