Carter Rd X Pit Lake
Carter Rd X Pit Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 571.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Carter Rd X Pit Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Carter Rd X Pit Lake ranks #165 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 571.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 571.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Carter Rd X Pit Lake
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Water Temperature
Carter Rd X Pit Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 85°F) and coldest in Jan (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 58 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Carter Rd X Pit Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch - Big MeadowPublic
- Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat LaunchPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Carter Rd X Pit Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.001 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9.73 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Carter Rd X Pit Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mosaic Fertilizer, Llc - Bartow Chemical PlantBartow · 3.1 mi away · NPDES FL0001589MajorRecent violation
- Mosaic Fertilizer Llc - Bartow North Stack ClosureBartow · 3.1 mi away · NPDES FL0267911Major
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #165 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Carter Rd X Pit Lake
Where is Carter Rd X Pit Lake?
- Carter Rd X Pit Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Carter Rd X Pit Lake?
- Carter Rd X Pit Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 571.5 µg/L.
Is Carter Rd X Pit Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Carter Rd X Pit Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Carter Rd X Pit Lake?
- Carter Rd X Pit Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 58 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Carter Rd X Pit Lake?
- Carter Rd X Pit Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch - Big Meadow, Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
46 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples46 samples · 2020–2025
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory