Doctor'S Lake @ Whilte Owl Rd
Clay County, FloridaEutrophic
Doctor'S Lake @ Whilte Owl Rd is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clay County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Clay County, Doctor'S Lake @ Whilte Owl Rd ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-11-04. 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
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 61 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 61 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 25 lakes in Clay County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Doctor'S Lake @ Whilte Owl Rd under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Ridaught Landing WwtfMiddleburg · 3 mi away · NPDES FL0039721MajorRecent violation
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)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-11-04
Monitoring stations: 1
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