Leon-Munson Lake
Leon County, FloridaEutrophic
Leon-Munson Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Leon County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 126 other monitored lakes in Leon County, Leon-Munson Lake ranks #120 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-10-05. 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 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 124 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 124 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #120 of 127 lakes in Leon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Leon-Munson Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DMunson LakeLeon County · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DEightmile LakeLeon County · 2.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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 Leon-Munson Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Lake Munson Hab Pilot DemonstrationTallahassee · 0 mi away · NPDES FL0A00016
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: 2024-10-05
Monitoring stations: 1
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