Lake Okeechobee
Palm Beach County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake Okeechobee is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 109 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Lake Okeechobee ranks #93 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-07-27. 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: 180 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 180 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #93 of 110 lakes in Palm Beach County
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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: 2020-07-27
Monitoring stations: 1
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