Lake Little Red Water
Highlands County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Little Red Water is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Lake Little Red Water ranks #119 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-07-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 45 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 45 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #119 of 150 lakes in Highlands County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Little Red Water holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake DentonHighlands County · 0.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- AHighlands-Denton LakeHighlands County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALake DentonHighlands County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- CLittle Red Water LakeHighlands County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CHighlands-Little Redwater LakeHighlands County · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Lake Size & Watershed
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: 2022-07-25
Monitoring stations: 1
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