Lake Uihlein
Manatee County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake Uihlein is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Manatee County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Manatee County, Lake Uihlein ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-02-27. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 71 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 11 lakes in Manatee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Uihlein holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DSarasota-LakeSarasota County · 2.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DSarasota-Lake-GSarasota County · 3.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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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 Uihlein under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Braden River UtilityLakewood Ranch · 2.6 mi away · NPDES FL0824381
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: 2024-02-27
Monitoring stations: 1
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