Santa Fe Lake-Melrose Bay
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Santa Fe Lake-Melrose Bay is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Santa Fe Lake-Melrose Bay ranks #37 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-05-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 19 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #37 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Santa Fe Lake-Melrose Bay holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BAlachua-Melrose Bay LakeAlachua County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BAlachua-Santa Fe Barricade LakeAlachua County · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BAlachua-Santa Fe Canal Mouth LakeAlachua County · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BAlachua-Santa Fe Painter Canal LakeAlachua County · 0.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Alachua County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Orange County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-05-12
Monitoring stations: 1
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