Lake Deaton @ Center
Lake Deaton @ Center in Sumter County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lake Deaton @ Center is a mesotrophic lake in Sumter County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Sumter County, Lake Deaton @ Center ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-08-19. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Deaton @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 37 field readings (2011–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Deaton @ Center water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Deaton @ Center
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -1.85 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Deaton @ Center 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 FL1349A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.18 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 11 lakes in Sumter County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Deaton @ Center
Where is Lake Deaton @ Center?
- Lake Deaton @ Center is a lake in Sumter County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Deaton @ Center?
- Lake Deaton @ Center in Sumter County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Deaton @ Center safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Deaton @ Center has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Deaton @ Center?
- Lake Deaton @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 37 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples18 samples · 2020–2021
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