Lkcenter Lake
Lkcenter Lake in Osceola County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lkcenter Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Osceola County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 30 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Lkcenter Lake ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-07-02. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 57 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 57 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lkcenter Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 87°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 38 field readings (2014–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkcenter Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.04 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +4.1 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lkcenter Lake 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 FL3174 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 31 lakes in Osceola County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lkcenter Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Osceola County
Frequently asked questions about Lkcenter Lake
Where is Lkcenter Lake?
- Lkcenter Lake is a lake in Osceola County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lkcenter Lake?
- Lkcenter Lake in Osceola County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 57 µg/L.
Is Lkcenter Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lkcenter Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lkcenter Lake?
- Lkcenter Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 38 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples20 samples · 2020–2024
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