Alachua-Watermelon Pond
Alachua County, FloridaLimited DataOligotrophic
Alachua-Watermelon Pond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Alachua-Watermelon Pond ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-01-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 32.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 32 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Nearby Lakes in Alachua County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Florida
Highlands County · Clarity: 16 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 9 ft
Highlands County · Clarity: 13.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 11 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 13 ft
Orange County · Clarity: 11.5 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-01-16
Monitoring stations: 3
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