Lake Virginia
Lake Virginia in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.4 ft
- Typical in April
- 80°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Virginia is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lake Virginia ranks #179 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 5.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lake Virginia typically sits around 80°F at the surface in April. Usually warmest in Apr (about 80°F) and coldest in Feb (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2022–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Virginia water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Dinky Dock ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Virginia
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.265 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.15 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Virginia 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 FL2997L · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.47 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lake Virginia under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Winter Park, City OfWinter Park · 0.4 mi away · NPDES FLS266850Major
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 #179 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Virginia
Where is Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.
Is Lake Virginia safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Virginia has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia typically sits around 80°F at the surface in April, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Virginia?
- Lake Virginia has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dinky Dock Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
133 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples113 samples · 2020–2025
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2022–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory