What is the water quality grade for Putnam-Mccloud Lake?

Putnam-Mccloud Lake in Putnam County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.5 µg/L.

Is Putnam-Mccloud Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Putnam-Mccloud Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Putnam-Mccloud Lake

Putnam County, FloridaMesotrophic

Putnam-Mccloud Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Putnam-Mccloud Lake ranks #11 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-03-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7 ft	C
Phosphorus	14.5 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	46	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #11 of 68 lakes in Putnam County

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Putnam-Mccloud Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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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: 2025-03-12

Monitoring stations: 3

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