Lake Highland @ Northern Shore
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Highland @ Northern Shore is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Highland @ Northern Shore ranks #444 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-02-02. 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 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #444 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Highland @ Northern Shore holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake HighlandOrange County · 0.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CLake HighlandOrange County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Ivanhoe EastOrange County · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- COrange-Ivanhoe East LakeOrange County · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake FormosaOrange County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Orange County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
Flagler County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Indian River County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Putnam County · Clarity: 2 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Sarasota County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Leon County · Clarity: 1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-02-02
Monitoring stations: 1
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