Tee Lake
Tee Lake in Escambia County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Typical in July
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Tee Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Escambia County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Escambia County, Tee Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-10-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Tee Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Nov (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 19 field readings (2022–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Tee Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Tee Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.05 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -4.75 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Tee Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL784 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.16 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Tee Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Ecua - Bayou Marcus Water Reclamation FacilityPensacola · 3.7 mi away · NPDES FL0031801MajorRecent violation
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Escambia County
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Frequently asked questions about Tee Lake
Where is Tee Lake?
- Tee Lake is a lake in Escambia County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Tee Lake?
- Tee Lake in Escambia County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
Is Tee Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Tee Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Tee Lake?
- Tee Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in July, from 19 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
35 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
21FLPNS_WQX35 samples · 2022–2024
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)