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Lake Cherokee

Orange County, FloridaEutrophic

Lake Cherokee is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Cherokee ranks #430 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-09-24. 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

Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 42 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.1 ftF
Phosphorus42 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)62Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #430 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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Lake Cherokee holds Grade D. 5 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: 2025-09-24

Monitoring stations: 3

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