Lake Trafford
Collier County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Trafford is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Collier County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 23 other monitored lakes in Collier County, Lake Trafford ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-06-06. 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: 62 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 62 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 24 lakes in Collier County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Trafford holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACollier-Ifas Collier PondCollier County · 10.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ACollier-Quarry LakeCollier County · 15 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BCollier-Saddlebrook LakeCollier County · 10.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BCollier-Crystal LakeCollier County · 16.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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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: 2024-06-06
Monitoring stations: 4
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