Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. 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. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria C
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.
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.
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Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. 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.
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
Fishing Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.05 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +7 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #109 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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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 a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field?
- Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). 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 works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of C — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lake Hatchineha Drain Downstream of Drainage Field has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department 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 85°F at the surface in August, 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.
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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)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory