Lake Marian
Osceola County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake Marian is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Osceola County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 93 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Lake Marian ranks #87 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 180 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 180 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #87 of 94 lakes in Osceola County
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Lake Marian holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-09-24
Monitoring stations: 4
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