Water Quality data used in Leon County's "Water Quality Report for Selected Lakes and Streams" has been generated by Leon County or its contractors.  Data is being used as reported by contract laboratories or field personnel with any exceptions being noted in the individual waterbody reports.  To access the data used in this report please go to the Tallahassee Leon County Wateratlas website (http://www.tlc.wateratlas.usf.edu/) where data generated by the County and its consultants as well at other entities can be downloaded and viewed.

The data collected is being used to establish water quality conditions; identify lakes, rivers, and streams with potential water quality problems; and to monitor water quality trends.  The data is also being used by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine if a waterbody is considered impaired.  As data continues to be collected, Leon County can continue to monitor the effectiveness of current stormwater and growth management practices and can help direct future efforts. 

If there are any questions relating to the water quality data, please contact Johnny Richardson (Water Quality Scientist) at (850) 606-1500 or at Richardsonjo@leoncountyfl.gov.