Veterans Memorial Park Pond
Escambia County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Veterans Memorial Park Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Escambia County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Escambia County, Veterans Memorial Park Pond ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 200 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 79.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 200 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 79 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Escambia County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Veterans Memorial Park Pond holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSanta Rosa-Ski Watch LakeSanta Rosa County · 14.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- DTee LakeEscambia County · 11.2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Veterans Memorial Park Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Escambia Co & Co App - MS4Pensacola · 2.6 mi away · NPDES FLS000019MajorRecent violation
- Main Street A.W.W.T. StpPensacola · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FL0021440Major
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: 2025-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1
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