Alachua-Alice Lake
Alachua County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Alachua-Alice Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Alachua-Alice Lake ranks #62 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 439 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 439 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #62 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-02-20
Monitoring stations: 3
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