Twnlkse Lake
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Twnlkse Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Twnlkse Lake ranks #222 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-06-27. 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 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 45 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 45 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #222 of 361 lakes in Polk County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Twnlkse Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake Belle @ Center of W LobePolk County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLkbellenc LakePolk County · 0.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CLake BellePolk County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CTwnlkes LakePolk County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-06-27
Monitoring stations: 1
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