Orange-Copeland Lake
Orange-Copeland Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Orange-Copeland Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Copeland Lake ranks #280 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-09-24. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 47 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 47 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Orange-Copeland Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.121 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.47 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Orange-Copeland 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 FL3168M · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.03 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #280 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Orange-Copeland Lake
Where is Orange-Copeland Lake?
- Orange-Copeland Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Orange-Copeland Lake?
- Orange-Copeland Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L.
Is Orange-Copeland Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Orange-Copeland Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
33 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX33 samples · 2021
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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