Lkgiles Lake
Lkgiles Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 84°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lkgiles Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Lkgiles Lake ranks #217 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-11-20. 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Lkgiles Lake 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 Feb (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 33 field readings (2020–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lkgiles Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.699 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.7 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lkgiles 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 FL3168Z4 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.01 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #217 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Lkgiles Lake
Where is Lkgiles Lake?
- Lkgiles Lake 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 Lkgiles Lake?
- Lkgiles Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L.
Is Lkgiles Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lkgiles Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lkgiles Lake?
- Lkgiles Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in August, from 33 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2020–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples23 samples · 2020–2023
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