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Lkottng Lake

Marion County, FloridaEutrophic

Lkottng Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Marion County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 41 other monitored lakes in Marion County, Lkottng Lake ranks #33 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-07-24. 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 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 38 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	F
Phosphorus	38 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	59	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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County Ranking

Ranked #33 of 42 lakes in Marion County

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Lkottng Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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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: 2024-07-24

Monitoring stations: 1

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