Bonita Lake
Bonita Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 54 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Bonita Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Bonita Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-07-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 54 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 54 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Bonita Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -1.1 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +22 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Bonita Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2951 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.66 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 30 lakes in Volusia County
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Frequently asked questions about Bonita Lake
Where is Bonita Lake?
- Bonita Lake is a lake in Volusia County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Bonita Lake?
- Bonita Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 54 µg/L.
Is Bonita Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Bonita Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database