What is the water quality grade for Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake?

Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake in Citrus County, Florida received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32 µg/L.

Is Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake

Citrus County, FloridaEutrophic

Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 46 other monitored lakes in Citrus County, Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake ranks #30 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 32 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5 ft	C
Phosphorus	32 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	54	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #30 of 47 lakes in Citrus County

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Citrus-Tsala Apopka South Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

83 sq mi

Surface area

447 acres

Mean depth (est.)

48.2 ft

Shoreline

8.2 mi

Elevation

39 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-02-28

Monitoring stations: 3

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