Lake Mariam
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Mariam is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Mariam ranks #176 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-09-19. 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 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 52 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 52 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #176 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Mariam holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CPolk-Otis LakePolk County · 1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Otis @ Boat RampPolk County · 1.1 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: 2022-09-19
Monitoring stations: 3
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