Algoma District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake in Algoma District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.3 m visibility. Phosphorus: 7.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 m
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Whitefish Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Algoma District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 217 other monitored lakes in Algoma District County, Whitefish Lake ranks #194 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2022-06-13. 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 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 7.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 m | C |
| Phosphorus | 7.4 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #194 of 218 lakes in Algoma District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Whitefish Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABorzoi LakeAlgoma District · 2.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AEmerald LakeAlgoma District · 7.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AGrant LakeAlgoma District · 4 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AWallace LakeAlgoma District · 8.7 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Whitefish 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: 2022-06-13
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