Lake Livingston @ Boat Ramp
Polk County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake Livingston @ Boat Ramp is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Livingston @ Boat Ramp ranks #337 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 120 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 120 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #337 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Livingston @ Boat Ramp holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BHighlands-Adelaide LakeHighlands County · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BPabor Lake @ CenterPolk County · 2.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BHighlands-Trout LakePolk County · 3.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1
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