Thunder Bay District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Upsala Lake
Upsala Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 2.4 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Upsala Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Thunder Bay District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 301 other monitored lakes in Thunder Bay District County, Upsala Lake ranks #287 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2016-05-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 m | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #287 of 302 lakes in Thunder Bay District
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Upsala Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Upsala 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: 2016-05-22
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