Lkbellenc Lake
Lkbellenc Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lkbellenc Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lkbellenc Lake ranks #94 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-10-10. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lkbellenc Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Mar (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2021–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkbellenc Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.073 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +4.61 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lkbellenc Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1619A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.5 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #94 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Lkbellenc Lake
Where is Lkbellenc Lake?
- Lkbellenc Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lkbellenc Lake?
- Lkbellenc Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L.
Is Lkbellenc Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lkbellenc Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lkbellenc Lake?
- Lkbellenc Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2021–2022
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