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Lake Deer Western Shore

Polk County, FloridaEutrophic

Lake Deer Western Shore is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Deer Western Shore ranks #145 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-05-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 3.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 28.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.4 ftD
Phosphorus28.5 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)56Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #145 of 361 lakes in Polk County

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
Surface area
91 acres
Mean depth (est.)
11.8 ft
Shoreline
1.4 mi
Elevation
131 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-05-26

Monitoring stations: 1

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