Lakalma Lake
Lakalma Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lakalma Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Lakalma Lake ranks #82 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-07-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 43 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 43 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lakalma Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 60 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakalma Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.299 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.55 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lakalma Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2986D · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.11 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #82 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
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Frequently asked questions about Lakalma Lake
Where is Lakalma Lake?
- Lakalma Lake is a lake in Seminole County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lakalma Lake?
- Lakalma Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L.
Is Lakalma Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lakalma Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lakalma Lake?
- Lakalma Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 60 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2021–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database