What is the water quality grade for Clay-Little Johnson Lake?

Clay-Little Johnson Lake in Clay County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16 µg/L.

Is Clay-Little Johnson Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Clay-Little Johnson Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Clay-Little Johnson Lake

Clay County, FloridaMesotrophic

Clay-Little Johnson Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Clay County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Clay County, Clay-Little Johnson Lake ranks #15 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.7 ft	C
Phosphorus	16 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	48	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #15 of 25 lakes in Clay County

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Clay-Little Johnson Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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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: 2025-04-09

Monitoring stations: 3

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