Indian River-Blue Cypress Lake
Indian River County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Indian River-Blue Cypress Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Indian River County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Indian River County, Indian River-Blue Cypress Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-07-30. 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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 184.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 184.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 11 lakes in Indian River County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Indian River-Blue Cypress Lake holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CSnkcen LakeIndian River County · 6.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLmr LakeIndian River County · 6.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DFtt LakeIndian River County · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DStkm LakeIndian River County · 6.2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2024-07-30
Monitoring stations: 3
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