Orange-Black Lake
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Orange-Black Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Black Lake ranks #498 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-01-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 129.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 129.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #498 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Orange-Black Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BRoper LakeOrange County · 2.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CJohns E LakeOrange County · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- COrange-Avaloneast LakeOrange County · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DTilden LakeOrange County · 0.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DRoberts LakeOrange County · 2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Orange County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
Flagler County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Indian River County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Putnam County · Clarity: 2 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Sarasota County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Leon County · Clarity: 1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
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: 2023-01-29
Monitoring stations: 3
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