Lake Rowena
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Rowena is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Rowena ranks #448 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-02-02. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 44 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #448 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Rowena holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake Estelle EastOrange County · 0.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLake Estelle WestOrange County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- COrange-Estelle East LakeOrange County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake EstelleOrange County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- COrange-Rowena LakeOrange County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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.
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: 2021-02-02
Monitoring stations: 1
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