Lake Lawne South
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Lawne South 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 Lawne South ranks #476 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-10. 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: 76 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 76 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #476 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Lawne South holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLake Mann NorthOrange County · 1.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake MannOrange County · 1.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Mann SouthOrange County · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Mann @ Boat RampOrange County · 2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DLawne N LakeOrange County · 0.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-04-10
Monitoring stations: 1
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