Lkemerld Lake
Lkemerld Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lkemerld Lake →
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Lkemerld Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lkemerld Lake ranks #313 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-19. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 100 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lkemerld Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lkemerld Lake in Orange County, Florida — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Lkemerld Lake are listed below.
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Water Temperature
Lkemerld Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2014–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkemerld Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lkemerld Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.047 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.51 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lkemerld Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3168Y8 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.27 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #313 of 320 lakes in Orange County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lkemerld Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lkemerld Lake
Where is Lkemerld Lake?
- Lkemerld Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lkemerld Lake?
- Lkemerld Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L.
Is Lkemerld Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lkemerld Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lkemerld Lake?
- Lkemerld Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 24 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
38 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples38 samples · 2021–2024
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