Sudbury District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Vermilion Lake
Vermilion Lake in Sudbury District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Vermilion Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Sudbury District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 264 other monitored lakes in Sudbury District County, Vermilion Lake ranks #257 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-04-25. 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 7.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #257 of 265 lakes in Sudbury District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Vermilion Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABig Vermilion LakeSudbury District · 0.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AFairbank LakeSudbury District · 4.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AWindy LakeSudbury District · 5.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AArmstrong LakeSudbury District · 7.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AMinistic LakeSudbury District · 8.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Vermilion 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: 2024-04-25
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