Leon Lake
Leon County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Leon Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Leon County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 126 other monitored lakes in Leon County, Leon Lake ranks #121 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-06-28. 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: 770 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 89.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 770 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 89 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #121 of 127 lakes in Leon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Leon Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLeon-Lafayette LakeLeon County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake Piney-ZLeon County · 1.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DLeon Lake-N SideLeon County · 0 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-06-28
Monitoring stations: 1
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