Thunder Bay District County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Young Lake
Young Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.1 m visibility. Phosphorus: 17.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.1 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Young Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Thunder Bay District County, Ontario. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 301 other monitored lakes in Thunder Bay District County, Young Lake ranks #281 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2024-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.1 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 17.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #281 of 302 lakes in Thunder Bay District
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Young Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AMagone LakeThunder Bay District · 5.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BBeck LakeThunder Bay District · 2.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BNalla LakeThunder Bay District · 7.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Young 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: 2024-08-01
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