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Desoto Lakes

Broward County, FloridaMesotrophic

Desoto Lakes is a mesotrophic lake in Broward County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Broward County, Desoto Lakes ranks #4 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-05-02. 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 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.9 ftD
Phosphorus6 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)44Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #4 of 8 lakes in Broward County

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Desoto Lakes holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
10 sq mi
Surface area
37 acres
Mean depth (est.)
5.6 ft
Shoreline
1.2 mi
Elevation
20 ft

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

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Desoto Lakes under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Hollywood Southern Regional Wwtf
    Hollywood · 4 mi away · NPDES FL0026255
    MajorRecent violation
  • Pembroke Park, Town Of
    Pembroke Park · 1.4 mi away · NPDES FLS266400
    Major
  • West Park, City Of
    West Park · 2.4 mi away · NPDES FLS751197
    Major
  • Hollywood, City Of - MS4
    Hollywood · 3 mi away · NPDES FLS000020
    Major
  • Calder Race Course Inc
    Miami Gardens · 4.3 mi away · NPDES FLA482331

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.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-05-02

Monitoring stations: 1

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