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Buchannon Lake

Orange County, FloridaEutrophic

Buchannon Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Buchannon Lake ranks #292 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-01-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4.3 ft	D
Phosphorus	22 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	52	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #292 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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Buchannon Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-01-27

Monitoring stations: 1

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