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Clear Springs Lake

Citrus County, FloridaEutrophic

Clear Springs Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 46 other monitored lakes in Citrus County, Clear Springs Lake ranks #46 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-12-28. 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

Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 210 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.9 ftD
Phosphorus210 µg/LF
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)68Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #46 of 47 lakes in Citrus County

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Clear Springs Lake holds Grade D. 5 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: 2020-12-28

Monitoring stations: 1

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