Lakegear
Lakegear in Orange County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 84°F
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Why Lakegear has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Lakegear, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lakegear is a lake in Orange County, Florida. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-11-14. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedBacteria C · advisory
Based on E. coli testing, Lakegear occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 5.9% of 17 samples across 3 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water quality measurements for Lakegear
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Lakegear
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Water Temperature
Lakegear typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 82°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 84°F) and coldest in Mar (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 165 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakegear water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lakegear
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.181 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.71 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lakegear 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 FL3023A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.87 km)
Graded lakes near Lakegear
Lakegear has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lakegear
Where is Lakegear?
- Lakegear is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Lakegear?
- Lakegear in Orange County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 5.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L.
Is Lakegear safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Lakegear occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 5.9% of 17 samples across 3 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of C — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Lakegear is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lakegear?
- Lakegear typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August, from 165 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples8 samples · 2022–2023
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