Durham Region County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Wagner Lake
Wagner Lake in Durham Region, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.7 m visibility. Phosphorus: 27.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.7 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Wagner Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Durham Region County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Durham Region County, Wagner Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-11-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 27.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.65 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 27.4 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Wagner Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Durham Region
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wagner Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AChalk LakeDurham Region · 12.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- APreston LakeYork Region · 18.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BMusselman LakeYork Region · 12.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Wagner 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: 2025-11-01
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