Bradford-Sampson Lake
Bradford County, FloridaEutrophic
Bradford-Sampson Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bradford County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 33 other monitored lakes in Bradford County, Bradford-Sampson Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-11-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 38 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 38 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 34 lakes in Bradford County
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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: 2023-11-29
Monitoring stations: 3
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