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

Orange-Cane Lake in Orange County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L.

Is Orange-Cane Lake safe to swim in?

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

Orange-Cane Lake

Orange County, FloridaMesotrophic

Orange-Cane Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Cane Lake ranks #100 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.5 ft	C
Phosphorus	14 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #100 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

2 sq mi

Surface area

72 acres

Mean depth (est.)

10.5 ft

Shoreline

1.2 mi

Elevation

98 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Orange-Cane Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.

Universal Studios/ Jaws Lagoon
Orlando · 0.3 mi away · NPDES FL0168581

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-04-08

Monitoring stations: 3

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