Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lake Jackson is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Leon County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 58 other monitored lakes in Leon County, Lake Jackson ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-23. 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)
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lake Jackson
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.105 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -5.63 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Jackson is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL582B · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 59 lakes in Leon County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Jackson
Where is Lake Jackson?
- Lake Jackson is a lake in Leon 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 Jackson?
- Lake Jackson in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
Is Lake Jackson safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Jackson has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
25 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples17 samples · 2020–2024
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples8 samples · 2025
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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