Ft Meade Pit Sw Lake
Polk County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Ft Meade Pit Sw Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Ft Meade Pit Sw Lake ranks #321 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-08-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 236 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 236 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 76 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #321 of 361 lakes in Polk County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Ft Meade Pit Sw Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- U S Agri-Chemicals Corporation - Ft Meade Chemical PlantFort Meade · 3 mi away · NPDES FL0001902MajorRecent violation
- Imc Phosphates Co. - Noralyn/PBartow · 3.6 mi away · NPDES FL0000230Major
- Novaphos Development, LlcFort Meade · 2.6 mi away · NPDES FL0757471
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: 2025-08-18
Monitoring stations: 1
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