Lake Sunset
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Sunset is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Sunset ranks #288 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #288 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes in Orange County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 3 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-04-17
Monitoring stations: 3
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