Alachua-Surya Kund Lake
Alachua County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Alachua-Surya Kund Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Alachua-Surya Kund Lake ranks #87 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-01-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 225 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 225 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #87 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Alachua-Surya Kund Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CAlachua-Jonesville Quarry LakeAlachua County · 9.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DAlachua-Moon LakeAlachua County · 10.1 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Alachua-Surya Kund Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- University Of Florida Animal Sciences Dept - Ifas/ Dairy Research UnitGainesville · 4.7 mi away · NPDES FLA011323
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-01-20
Monitoring stations: 3
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