Alachua-Little Santa Fe Lake
Alachua County, FloridaMesotrophic
Alachua-Little Santa Fe Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Alachua-Little Santa Fe Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-29. 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 5.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Nearby Lakes in Alachua County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Florida
Bay County · Clarity: 4 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 9.8 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 5 ft
Marion County · Clarity: 7 ft
Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-04-29
Monitoring stations: 3
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