Lake Olive
Lake Olive in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 60 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Olive →
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Lake Olive is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Olive ranks #320 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-02-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 60 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 60 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lake Olive
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Olive in Orange County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lake Olive are listed below.
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Fishing Lake Olive
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.184 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.29 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Olive is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3168N · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #320 of 320 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Olive 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.
Nearby Lakes in Orange County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Olive
Where is Lake Olive?
- Lake Olive 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 Olive?
- Lake Olive in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 60 µg/L.
Is Lake Olive safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Olive has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2024–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples9 samples · 2021–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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