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Lake Melva

Broward County, FloridaEutrophic

Lake Melva is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Broward County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Broward County, Lake Melva ranks #8 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-06-23. 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 2.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.2 ftF
Phosphorus25 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)58Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Broward County

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Lake Melva holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

17 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Melva under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 8 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Ft Lauderdale, City Of - MS4
    Fort Lauderdale · 2.9 mi away · NPDES FLS000017
    MajorRecent violation
  • Fpl Port Everglades Plant
    Fort Lauderdale · 4.4 mi away · NPDES FL0001538
    MajorRecent violation
  • Wilton Manors, City Of
    Wilton Manors · 1.2 mi away · NPDES FLS266485
    Major
  • Oakland Park, City Of
    Oakland Park · 1.8 mi away · NPDES FLS266388
    Major
  • Broward Co & Co App - MS4
    Fort Lauderdale · 2.4 mi away · NPDES FLS000016
    Major
  • Fdot Florida'S Turnpike Enterprise - Broward
    Pompano Beach · 3.2 mi away · NPDES FLS266507
    Major

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-06-23

Monitoring stations: 3

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