Sawgrass Lake East of Center
Sawgrass Lake East of Center in Brevard County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 66 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Sawgrass Lake East of Center has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Sawgrass Lake East of Center, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Sawgrass Lake East of Center is a lake in Brevard County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-12-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Sawgrass Lake East of Center
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 66 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 66 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Sawgrass Lake East of Center typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 73 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Sawgrass Lake East of Center water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Sweetwater Boat RampPublic
- Camp Holly Fishing & AirboatsSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Sawgrass Lake East of Center
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.1 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +13 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Sawgrass Lake East of Center is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL28931 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.2 km)
Graded lakes near Sawgrass Lake East of Center
Sawgrass Lake East of Center has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
Nearby Lakes in Brevard County
Frequently asked questions about Sawgrass Lake East of Center
Where is Sawgrass Lake East of Center?
- Sawgrass Lake East of Center is a lake in Brevard County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Sawgrass Lake East of Center?
- Sawgrass Lake East of Center in Brevard County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 66 µg/L.
Is Sawgrass Lake East of Center safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Sawgrass Lake East of Center is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Sawgrass Lake East of Center?
- Sawgrass Lake East of Center typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 73 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Sawgrass Lake East of Center?
- Sawgrass Lake East of Center has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sweetwater Boat Ramp, Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2023
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory