What is the water quality grade for Orange-Baldwin Lake?

Orange-Baldwin Lake in Orange County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L.

Is Orange-Baldwin Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Orange-Baldwin Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Orange-Baldwin Lake

Orange County, FloridaMesotrophic

Orange-Baldwin Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Baldwin Lake ranks #109 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	13 ft	B
Phosphorus	15 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	42	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #109 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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Orange-Baldwin Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

8 sq mi

Surface area

178 acres

Mean depth (est.)

9.8 ft

Shoreline

1.9 mi

Elevation

92 ft

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: 2024-09-21

Monitoring stations: 3

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