Kitching Creek Stormwater Basin Effluent Lake
Martin County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic
Kitching Creek Stormwater Basin Effluent Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Martin County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Martin County, Kitching Creek Stormwater Basin Effluent Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-11-14. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 18 lakes in Martin County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Kitching Creek Stormwater Basin Effluent Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
Nearby Lakes in Martin County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Kitching Creek Stormwater Basin Effluent Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- South Martin Regional Utility - Ro Wtp Discharge FacilityHobe Sound · 2.9 mi away · NPDES FL0184152Recent 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: 2024-11-14
Monitoring stations: 1
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