Hernando-Sparkman Lake
Hernando County, FloridaEutrophic
Hernando-Sparkman Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hernando County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Hernando County, Hernando-Sparkman Lake ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-10-06. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 98 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 98 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 23 lakes in Hernando County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hernando-Sparkman Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSpring LakeHernando County · 4.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BHernando-Spring LakeHernando County · 4.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-10-06
Monitoring stations: 3
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