Kingscntr Lake
Clay County, FloridaOligotrophic
Kingscntr Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Clay County, Florida. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 24 other monitored lakes in Clay County, Kingscntr Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 36.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.2 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 36 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 25 lakes in Clay County
Nearby Lakes in Clay County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Florida
Highlands County · Clarity: 16 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 9 ft
Highlands County · Clarity: 13.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 11 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 13 ft
Orange County · Clarity: 11.5 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Kingscntr Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Florida Mine - Trail RidgeStarke · 4 mi away · NPDES FL0000051MajorRecent violation
- Fang - Camp Blanding WwtfStarke · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FL0022853Recent violation
- Trail Ridge SouthStarke · 4 mi away · NPDES FL0A00014Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-15
Monitoring stations: 1
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