Hardesty Lake Center
Putnam County, FloridaEutrophic
Hardesty Lake Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Hardesty Lake Center ranks #49 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-12-14. 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: 53 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 53 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #49 of 68 lakes in Putnam County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hardesty Lake Center holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BChrchlk LakePutnam County · 3.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLkida LakePutnam County · 1.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BPutnam-Rodman LakeMarion County · 6.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-12-14
Monitoring stations: 1
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