Lochloosa Lake @ Park
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Lochloosa Lake @ Park is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Lochloosa Lake @ Park ranks #70 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-10-26. 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 74.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 74.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #70 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lochloosa Lake @ Park holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BPutnam-Blue LakePutnam County · 3.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- DLochloosa LakeAlachua County · 1.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DLol LakeAlachua County · 1.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DLochlcntr LakeAlachua County · 1.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DAlachua-Jeffords LakeAlachua County · 3.1 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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-10-26
Monitoring stations: 1
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