Palatlakaha Lake
Palatlakaha Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Palatlakaha Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 127 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Palatlakaha Lake ranks #56 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-06-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Palatlakaha Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 10 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Palatlakaha Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 96 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Palatlakaha Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.199 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.74 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Palatlakaha Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2839A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.69 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #56 of 128 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Palatlakaha Lake
Where is Palatlakaha Lake?
- Palatlakaha Lake is a lake in Lake County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Palatlakaha Lake?
- Palatlakaha Lake in Lake County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L.
Is Palatlakaha Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Palatlakaha Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 10 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Palatlakaha Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Palatlakaha Lake?
- Palatlakaha Lake typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 96 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples18 samples · 2020–2021
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database