What is the cleanest lake in British Columbia?

The lake is very unique from most lakes as the water supply is from the year-round underground springs and winter snow pack. The clarity and colour is the result of the underground spring water percolating up through the surrounding limestone rock formation.



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The opposite of Lake Superior in almost every way, Lake Ontario is the easternmost, lowest in elevation, smallest in surface area and perhaps the most polluted Great Lake.

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Update: 15 most picturesque lakes in Canada
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Blue Lake, New Zealand Located in Nelson Lakes National Parks, Blue Lake is the clearest lake in the world. The lake is also known as Rotomairewhenua.

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Onondaga Lake, New York The most polluted lake in the United States is Onondaga Lake. Onondaga Lake is a lake in Central New York, immediately northwest of and adjacent to Syracuse, New York. It is not only one of the most polluted lakes in the country but also takes a spot among the most polluted lakes in the world.

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Savary Island off the Sunshine Coast northwest of Vancouver is a small slice of paradise. Just 100 people live on this tiny piece of land year-round, but it's a must-visit when the sun is shining. Savary Island has the warmest ocean waters north of Mexico thanks to a southern tide.

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