Lake Belle East Cove
Polk County, FloridaMesotrophic
Lake Belle East Cove is a mesotrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Belle East Cove ranks #61 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #61 of 361 lakes in Polk County
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Lake Belle East Cove holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Polk County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Florida
Bay County · Clarity: 4 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 9.8 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 5 ft
Marion County · Clarity: 7 ft
Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1
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