Reclaimed Mine Lake
Polk County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Reclaimed Mine Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Reclaimed Mine Lake ranks #328 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-07-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 230 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 83.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 230 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 83 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #328 of 361 lakes in Polk County
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Reclaimed Mine Lake holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Reclaimed Mine Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Bartow, City OfBartow · 2.7 mi away · NPDES FLS266612Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-07-30
Monitoring stations: 1
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