Little Orange Lake South Shore
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Little Orange Lake South Shore is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Little Orange Lake South Shore ranks #88 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-08-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 170 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #88 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Orange Lake South Shore holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- APutnam-Annie LakePutnam County · 3.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- CAlachua-Moss LakePutnam County · 0.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CPutnam-Star LakePutnam County · 3.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CStrlk LakePutnam County · 3.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DAlachua-Jeffords LakeAlachua County · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2020-08-05
Monitoring stations: 1
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