Lake of the Woods
Orange County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Lake of the Woods is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake of the Woods ranks #509 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-10-28. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #509 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake of the Woods holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake BeautyOrange County · 0.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- COrange-Copeland LakeOrange County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLklucernw LakeOrange County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake Copeland @ N of CenterOrange County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLkcpland LakeOrange County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-10-28
Monitoring stations: 1
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