Talm S Lake
Volusia County, FloridaEutrophic
Talm S Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 76 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Talm S Lake ranks #38 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-11. 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 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 35.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 35.3 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #38 of 77 lakes in Volusia County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Talm S Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AVolusia-Charles LakeVolusia County · 0.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BWin LakeVolusia County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CLake Talmadge S of CenterVolusia County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CVolusia-North Talmadge LakeVolusia County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CBlue Lake @ CenterVolusia County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2025-02-11
Monitoring stations: 1
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