Volusia-Helen Lake
Volusia-Helen Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Volusia-Helen Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Volusia 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 29 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Volusia-Helen Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Volusia-Helen Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.2 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.2 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Volusia-Helen 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 FL2938H · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.4 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 30 lakes in Volusia County
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Frequently asked questions about Volusia-Helen Lake
Where is Volusia-Helen Lake?
- Volusia-Helen Lake is a lake in Volusia County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Volusia-Helen Lake?
- Volusia-Helen Lake in Volusia County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
Is Volusia-Helen Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Volusia-Helen Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
182 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX182 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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