Alachua-Wauberg Lake
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Alachua-Wauberg Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Alachua-Wauberg Lake ranks #79 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-13. 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 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 124 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 124 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #79 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Alachua-Wauberg Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DLake Wauberg-NwAlachua County · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DOrange LakeAlachua County · 5.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2025-04-13
Monitoring stations: 3
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