Lennox and Addington County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Sheffield Long Lake
Sheffield Long Lake in Lennox and Addington, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.6 m visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Sheffield Long Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Lennox and Addington County, Sheffield Long Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2022-05-06. 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 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 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 #16 of 18 lakes in Lennox and Addington
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Sheffield Long Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Sheffield Long 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: 2022-05-06
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