What is the water quality grade for Highlands-Pioneer Lake?

Highlands-Pioneer Lake in Highlands County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.

Is Highlands-Pioneer Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Highlands-Pioneer Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Highlands-Pioneer Lake

Highlands County, FloridaMesotrophic

Highlands-Pioneer Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Highlands-Pioneer Lake ranks #34 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7 ft	C
Phosphorus	11 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	44	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #34 of 150 lakes in Highlands County

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Highlands-Pioneer Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

3 sq mi

Surface area

72 acres

Mean depth (est.)

11.5 ft

Shoreline

1.2 mi

Elevation

95 ft

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: 2024-12-26

Monitoring stations: 3

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