Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End
Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Typical in September
- 84°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End ranks #164 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-12-02. 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 Mary Jane †Southeast End rarely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 4.2% of 24 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: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 16.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 84°F) and coldest in Dec (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 22 field readings (2014–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.01 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.75 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3171A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.94 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #164 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End
Where is Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End?
- Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End is a lake in Orange 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 Mary Jane †Southeast End?
- Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End rarely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 4.2% of 24 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 Mary Jane †Southeast End has a water quality grade of B (Good). 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 Mary Jane †Southeast End?
- Lake Mary Jane †Southeast End typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September, from 22 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
45 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples45 samples · 2020–2024
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