Western Lake Pavilion
Walton County, FloridaEutrophic
Western Lake Pavilion is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 108 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Western Lake Pavilion ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-01-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 109 lakes in Walton County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Western Lake Pavilion holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BWalton-Western LakeWalton County · 0.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BGrayton Lake MiddleWalton County · 1.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Walton County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Florida
Bay County · Clarity: 4 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 9.8 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 5 ft
Marion County · Clarity: 7 ft
Hillsborough County · Clarity: 6 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-01-31
Monitoring stations: 1
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