Lake Heaton is a coastal lake situated north west of Bulls, on private land. The lake has elevated levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and chlorophyll a and is classed as Hypertrophic. Horizons Regional Council undertakes quarterly water quality monitoring sampling (Trophic Level Index) on the lake (www.lawa.org.nz).
Lake Heaton
Depth:
5 metres
Area:
14.4 hectares
Lake ID:
10668
Main vegetation type:
High Producing Exotic Grassland
Bulls
40° 6' 25" S
175° 17' 21" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa