Lake Montgomery
Columbia County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake Montgomery is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Columbia County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Columbia County, Lake Montgomery ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-01-18. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 1100 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 91.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 1100 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 91 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 19 lakes in Columbia County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Montgomery holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2021-01-18
Monitoring stations: 1
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