Lake Panasoffkee South Side
Sumter County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Panasoffkee South Side is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sumter County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Sumter County, Lake Panasoffkee South Side ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-05-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 58 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 58 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 20 lakes in Sumter County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Panasoffkee South Side holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLkpnsfkee LakeSumter County · 2.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CSumter-Panasoffkee LakeSumter County · 2.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Sumter County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Orange County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Panasoffkee South Side under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Dixie Lime & Stone CompanySumterville · 3.7 mi away · NPDES FL0025569
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)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-05-05
Monitoring stations: 1
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