Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
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This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Limited data
Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field in Polk County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field ranks #109 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-09-14. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyBacteria tested: exceedances
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 6.7% of 15 samples across 3 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Whether Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
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Water quality measurements for Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 50 µg/L. TSI 64.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 50µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 64 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field typically sits around 82°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 85°F) and coldest in Nov (about 72°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (72°F) to its warmest (85°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2019–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Camp Lester Fish CampSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2020–2022). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Worsening2 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+7 µg/L/yr2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
Where is Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is in Polk County, Florida. This is the name Florida DEP records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field in Polk County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Is Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 6.7% of 15 samples across 3 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field typically sits around 82°F at the surface in October, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Camp Lester Fish Camp.
Can I fish at Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples18 samples · 2020–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory