Georges Lake
Georges Lake in Putnam County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Why Georges Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Georges Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded phosphorus, but not water clarity and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Georges Lake is a lake in Putnam County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-04-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Georges Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Georges Lake
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Water Temperature
Georges Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 80 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Georges Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.017 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.88 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Georges Lake 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 FL2541 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Georges Lake
Georges Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Georges Lake
Where is Georges Lake?
- Georges Lake is a lake in Putnam County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Georges Lake?
- Georges Lake in Putnam County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
Is Georges Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Georges Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Georges Lake?
- Georges Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 80 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples2 samples · 2024–2025
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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