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Alligator Lake

Osceola County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic

Alligator Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Osceola County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 93 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Alligator Lake ranks #52 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Murky, only visible to about 4.4 ft. Trophic State Index: 56.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.4 ftD
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)56Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #52 of 94 lakes in Osceola County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Alligator Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Osceola County

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
24 sq mi
Surface area
2,945 acres
Mean depth (est.)
24.6 ft
Shoreline
12.7 mi
Elevation
46 ft

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: 2023-10-23

Monitoring stations: 1

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