Lkeffiecen Lake
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Lkeffiecen Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lkeffiecen Lake ranks #272 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-07-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
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 | F |
| Phosphorus | 79 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #272 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lkeffiecen Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CTwnlkes LakePolk County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DTwnlkse LakePolk County · 1.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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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 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.
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: 2025-07-31
Monitoring stations: 1
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