The federal Clean Water Act regulates stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Learn how Polk County and its co-permittees manage stormwater to minimize surface water pollution. Get Started ›
What does it mean when a waterbody is said to be "impaired"? Where are Polk County's impaired waters? View this map to find out. Get Started ›
Local and state agencies monitor aquatic flora and fauna to assess the health of lakes and streams in Polk County. View current and historical survey data and trends here. Get Started ›
How has water quality changed over time? This page tracks the trends of water quality related to nutrient pollution. Get Started ›
In Florida, water issues always seem to be a hot topic. Get the latest, and find out about upcoming opportunities to become involved in water resource conservation. Get Started ›
Continuously-transmitting sampling sites can be accessed using this tool. View graphs of current data or download raw data. Ambient and historic sample sites can also be accessed by specifying a particular water resource. Get Started ›
