Palstctref Lake
Palstctref Lake in Union County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 84°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Palstctref Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Union County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Union County, Palstctref Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-10-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 27.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 27.5 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
Palstctref Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Jan (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 42 field readings (2019–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Palstctref Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.014 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.54 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Palstctref Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2392 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Union County
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Frequently asked questions about Palstctref Lake
Where is Palstctref Lake?
- Palstctref Lake is a lake in Union County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Palstctref Lake?
- Palstctref Lake in Union County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.5 µg/L.
Is Palstctref Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Palstctref Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Palstctref Lake?
- Palstctref Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August, from 42 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
30 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northeast District
21FLA_WQX30 samples · 2020–2022
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