Tee Lake
Escambia County, FloridaEutrophic
Tee Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Escambia County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Escambia County, Tee Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-10-29. 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 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Escambia County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Tee Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Escambia County
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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.
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: 2024-10-29
Monitoring stations: 1
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