Manatee-Ward Lake
Manatee County, FloridaEutrophic
Manatee-Ward Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Manatee County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Manatee County, Manatee-Ward Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-12-05. 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 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 155 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 155 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 11 lakes in Manatee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Manatee-Ward Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DSarasota-LakeSarasota County · 4.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DSarasota-Lake-GSarasota County · 4.5 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: 2021-12-05
Monitoring stations: 3
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