Lkeffiecen Lake
Lkeffiecen Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.5 ft
- Typical in July
- 89°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lkeffiecen Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 176 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lkeffiecen Lake ranks #168 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-07-31. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 79 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 79 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lkeffiecen Lake
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Water Temperature
Lkeffiecen Lake typically sits around 89°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Feb (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 17 field readings (2021–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkeffiecen Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lkeffiecen Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.147 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +5.19 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lkeffiecen Lake 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 FL1617A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.18 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lkeffiecen Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Florida'S Natural Growers, IncLake Wales · 0.3 mi away · NPDES FL0131474Recent violation
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #168 of 177 lakes in Polk County
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Frequently asked questions about Lkeffiecen Lake
Where is Lkeffiecen Lake?
- Lkeffiecen Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lkeffiecen Lake?
- Lkeffiecen Lake in Polk County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
Is Lkeffiecen Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lkeffiecen Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lkeffiecen Lake?
- Lkeffiecen Lake typically sits around 89°F at the surface in July, from 17 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2021–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
30 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples30 samples · 2021–2025
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)