Lake Searcy @ Center
Lake Searcy @ Center in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lake Searcy @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Lake Searcy @ Center ranks #105 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2020-10-01. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 46 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 46 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Searcy @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 87°F) and coldest in Jan (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 58 field readings (2012–2020) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Searcy @ Center water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Searcy @ Center
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.2 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Searcy @ Center 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 FL2986E · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.11 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Searcy @ Center under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Longwood, City OfLongwood · 0.3 mi away · NPDES FLS266574Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #105 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Searcy @ Center holds Grade C. 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 Seminole County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Searcy @ Center
Where is Lake Searcy @ Center?
- Lake Searcy @ Center is a lake in Seminole County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Searcy @ Center?
- Lake Searcy @ Center in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46 µg/L.
Is Lake Searcy @ Center safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Searcy @ Center has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Searcy @ Center?
- Lake Searcy @ Center typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 58 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2012–2020). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples12 samples · 2020
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)