Lake Lawne South
Lake Lawne South in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 76 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Typical in July
- 84°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lake Lawne South is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Lawne South ranks #292 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-04-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria B
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Lake Lawne South rarely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 3.7% of 27 samples across 6 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 76 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 76 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Lawne South
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Water Temperature
Lake Lawne South typically sits around 84°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Jan (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 120 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Lawne South water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Lawne South
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.005 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -6.2 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Lawne South is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3004C · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.43 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Lawne South under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Orange Co & Co App - MS4Orlando · 0.7 mi away · NPDES FLS000011Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #292 of 320 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Lawne South holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lawne South
Where is Lake Lawne South?
- Lake Lawne South is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Lawne South?
- Lake Lawne South in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 76 µg/L.
Is Lake Lawne South safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Lawne South rarely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 3.7% of 27 samples across 6 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of B — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lake Lawne South has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Lawne South?
- Lake Lawne South typically sits around 84°F at the surface in July, from 120 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
35 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 samples35 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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)