Lmac Lake
Lmac Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lmac Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Lmac Lake ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-06-10. 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 71.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lmac Lake
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Water Temperature
Lmac Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 213 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lmac Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Monroe Harbour MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lmac Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.001 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.07 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lmac Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2893D · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.44 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lmac Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Sanford, City OfSanford · 1.5 mi away · NPDES FLS663255Major
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 #21 of 30 lakes in Volusia County
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Frequently asked questions about Lmac Lake
Where is Lmac Lake?
- Lmac Lake is a lake in Volusia County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lmac Lake?
- Lmac Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71.9 µg/L.
Is Lmac 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. Lmac Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lmac Lake?
- Lmac Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 213 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lmac Lake?
- Lmac Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Monroe Harbour Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
318 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- St. Johns River Water Management District
21FLSJWM_WQX318 samples · 2020–2025
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)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory