Mcintosh Bay @ Hb Boat Ramp Lake
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Mcintosh Bay @ Hb Boat Ramp Lake 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, Mcintosh Bay @ Hb Boat Ramp Lake ranks #72 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-09-21. 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
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 210 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 210 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #72 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mcintosh Bay @ Hb Boat Ramp Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CMcbayorng LakeAlachua County · 0.9 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- COrange Lake-Mcintosh BayAlachua County · 1.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DMcbaysouth LakeAlachua County · 1.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DMcintosh Bay @ Fish Camp LakeAlachua County · 1.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DAlachua-Orange LakeAlachua County · 2.5 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: 2022-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1
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