Loftpond
Loftpond in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.9 ft
- Typical in July
- 88°F
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Loftpond is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Leon County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 58 other monitored lakes in Leon County, Loftpond ranks #25 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-07-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Loftpond typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jun (about 84°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 11 field readings (2019–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Loftpond water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Loftpond
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.175 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.45 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 59 lakes in Leon County
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Frequently asked questions about Loftpond
Where is Loftpond?
- Loftpond is a lake in Leon County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Loftpond?
- Loftpond in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 4 µg/L.
Is Loftpond safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Loftpond has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Loftpond?
- Loftpond typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July, from 11 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples5 samples · 2021–2024
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.