Lake Downey @ Center
Lake Downey @ Center in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.7 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Downey @ Center is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Downey @ Center ranks #53 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-11-14. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 10.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Downey @ Center typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 83°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 85°F) and coldest in Jan (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 59 field readings (2019–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Downey @ Center water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.105 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.55 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Downey @ Center is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3024A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.95 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #53 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Downey @ Center
Where is Lake Downey @ Center?
- Lake Downey @ Center is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Downey @ Center?
- Lake Downey @ Center in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Downey @ Center safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Downey @ Center has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Downey @ Center?
- Lake Downey @ Center typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 59 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2019–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples34 samples · 2020–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database