Volusia-Waterford Lake
Volusia County, FloridaEutrophic
Volusia-Waterford Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Volusia County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 76 other monitored lakes in Volusia County, Volusia-Waterford Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-01-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 77 lakes in Volusia County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Volusia-Waterford Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Volusia-Waterford Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- New Smyrna Beach Water Reclamation FacilityNew Smyrna Beach · 2.7 mi away · NPDES FL0172090MajorRecent violation
- Edgewater, City OfEdgewater · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FL0021431Recent 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)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-01-13
Monitoring stations: 3
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