Pabor Lake @ Center
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Pabor Lake @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Pabor Lake @ Center ranks #65 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-06-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 3.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 13.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #65 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pabor Lake @ Center holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AHighlands-Lillian LakeHighlands County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BHighlands-Adelaide LakeHighlands County · 0.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLake DamonHighlands County · 1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BHighlands-Olivia LakeHighlands County · 2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Polk County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Florida
Bay County · Clarity: 4 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 9.8 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 5 ft
Marion County · Clarity: 7 ft
Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-06-16
Monitoring stations: 1
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