Lake Van @ Center
Lake Van @ Center in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Van @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Van @ Center ranks #110 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-03-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 53.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 53.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Van @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 45 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Van @ Center water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Van @ Center
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.059 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.27 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Van @ Center is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1503 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.28 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #110 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Van @ Center
Where is Lake Van @ Center?
- Lake Van @ Center is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Van @ Center?
- Lake Van @ Center in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Van @ Center safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Van @ Center has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Van @ Center?
- Lake Van @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 45 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
32 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples32 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database