Thunder Bay District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Upper Hunter'S Lake
Upper Hunter'S Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.9 m visibility. Phosphorus: 6.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.9 m
- Type
- Oligotrophic
Upper Hunter'S Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Thunder Bay District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 301 other monitored lakes in Thunder Bay District County, Upper Hunter'S Lake ranks #139 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2012-05-01. 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 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 6.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 6.8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #139 of 302 lakes in Thunder Bay District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Upper Hunter'S Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABisect LakeThunder Bay District · 1.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWideman L. LakeThunder Bay District · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AHilma LakeThunder Bay District · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Upper Hunter'S 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: 2012-05-01
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