Lake St George Canal

Water Quality Index (WQI) is an average of 5 different parameters giving a river a good (0-45), fair (45-60), or poor (60+) rating. Learn more about the Water Quality Index »

Although present in all surface waters, nutrients are among the leading causes of degradation of Florida water resources. Learn more about nutrient chemistry »

Parameter	Latest Value	Historic Range	Additional Information
Total Nitrogen (TN)	1,300.0 ug/l 10/5/2010 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	100.0 - 6,230.0 ug/L 2/12/1992 - 10/5/2010 113 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data 10 Year Graph Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Total Phosphorus (TP)	64.0 ug/L 10/5/2010 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	20.0 - 840.0 ug/L 2/12/1992 - 10/5/2010 115 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data 10 Year Graph Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Chlorophyll a, uncorrected for pheophytin	17.0 ug/L 10/5/2010 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	0.5 - 92.7 ug/L 6/19/1991 - 10/5/2010 120 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data 10 Year Graph Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Chlorophyll a, corrected for pheophytin	13.0 ug/L 10/5/2010 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	1.7 - 45.0 ug/L 2/7/2006 - 10/5/2010 14 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data 10 Year Graph Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data

Water clarity or turbidity measures the degree to which light is blocked because the water is cloudy or contains suspended particles, such as algae. Water clarity is one indicator of a waterbody's ability to sustain plants and wildlife. Learn more about water clarity »

Whole River Range

As of 11/9/1998,
Average turbidity is lower than it has been historically.

The currently used bacterial indicators for recreational waters include total coliform, fecal coliform and enterococcus. Indicator organisms themselves are not necessarily pathogenic but their presence "indicates" or suggests recent contamination by human sewage or other waste which may result in human illness. Sources of contamination include storm water runoff, sewage overflows and feces from wild and domestic animals. Learn more about bacteria »

Parameter	Latest Value	Historic Range	Additional Information
Fecal Coliform	320 CFU/100ml 10/5/2010 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	4 - 7,500 CFU/100ml 2/27/1991 - 10/5/2010 81 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data 10 Year Graph Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Total Coliform	110,000 CFU/100ml 6/14/2006 Source: FDEP Southwest District Sampling Data	20 - 110,000 CFU/100ml 2/27/1991 - 6/14/2006 65 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Enterococcus

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is one of the most important indicators of water quality. It is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. Learn more about dissolved oxygen »

The Impaired Waters Data is the most recent available data from FDEP, but it may not reflect the current FDEP impaired list. These data are updated when and as soon as they are made available from FDEP.

This waterbody is not impaired according to the Impaired Waters Rule (IWR) Chapter 62-303 F.A.C.. Impairment is a status given to waters that are not supporting their designated uses for a particular analyte. All water resources in this county are designated as Class III waters. Class III waters are considered recreational use waters, which means that the water should be fishable and swimmable. Class II waters are for shellfish propagation and harvesting. Class I waters are considered potable (drinkable) water supplies. Learn more about impaired waters »

Pollutants

This waterbody has no known pollutants.

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