Lkwshgtn Lake
Brevard County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lkwshgtn Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Brevard County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 27 other monitored lakes in Brevard County, Lkwshgtn Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-05-29. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 68 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 68 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 28 lakes in Brevard County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lkwshgtn Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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 Lkwshgtn Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Melbourne - Joe Mullins Ro Wtp/ Demineralization ConcentrateMelbourne · 0.5 mi away · NPDES FL0043443MajorRecent 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: 2024-05-29
Monitoring stations: 1
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