Rainy River District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Wasaw Lake
Wasaw Lake in Rainy River District, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.5 m visibility. Phosphorus: 26.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.5 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Wasaw Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rainy River District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2010. Compared to the 79 other monitored lakes in Rainy River District County, Wasaw Lake ranks #80 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2010-05-04. 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 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 26.3 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Wasaw Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #80 of 80 lakes in Rainy River District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wasaw Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABurditt LakeRainy River District · 18.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALoonhaunt LakeKenora District · 18.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ALoonhaunt LakeKenora District · 18.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BDespair LakeRainy River District · 10.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWest Jackfish LakeRainy River District · 13.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Wasaw 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: 2010-05-04
Monitoring stations: