Lake Florence
Lake Florence in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.4 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Florence is a mesotrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Lake Florence ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-05-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 7.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.277 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.8 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Florence 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 FL3009I · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.86 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Florence
Where is Lake Florence?
- Lake Florence is a lake in Seminole 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 Florence?
- Lake Florence in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
Is Lake Florence safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Florence has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples39 samples · 2020–2025
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