Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe
Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Typical in July
- 89°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Brevard County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Brevard County, Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-07-20. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 44 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe typically sits around 89°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Jan (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2015–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3008A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.54 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe 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.
- Titusville Blue Heron WrfTitusville · 3.1 mi away · NPDES FL0103349MajorRecent 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.
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 11 lakes in Brevard County
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe
Where is Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe is a lake in Brevard County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe in Brevard County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
Is Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe?
- Fox Lake @ Center of Se Lobe typically sits around 89°F at the surface in July, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2015–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples8 samples · 2020
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)