Mirror-Col Lake
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Mirror-Col Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Mirror-Col Lake ranks #259 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-09-03. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 81 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 81 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #259 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mirror-Col Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BWire-Col LakePolk County · 0.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CBeulah-Col LakePolk County · 1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-09-03
Monitoring stations: 1
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