Perismmon Lake
Highlands County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Perismmon Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Perismmon Lake ranks #124 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-04-06. 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 0.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #124 of 150 lakes in Highlands County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Perismmon Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BRed Water LakeHighlands County · 0.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLittlered LakeHighlands County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLake FrancisHighlands County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CHighlands-Redwater LakeHighlands County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CHighlands-Francis LakeHighlands County · 1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2023-04-06
Monitoring stations: 1
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