Orange-Eola Lake
Orange-Eola Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4 ft
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Orange-Eola Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Eola Lake ranks #281 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-04-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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)
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. Phosphorus level: 47 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 47 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Orange-Eola Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 87°F) and coldest in Feb (about 65°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2014–2015) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Orange-Eola Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Orange-Eola Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.059 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.69 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Orange-Eola 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 FL3168Y9 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Orange-Eola Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Edgewood, City OfEdgewood · 0.2 mi away · NPDES FLS266817Major
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #281 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Orange-Eola Lake
Where is Orange-Eola Lake?
- Orange-Eola 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-Eola Lake?
- Orange-Eola Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L.
Is Orange-Eola Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Orange-Eola Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Orange-Eola Lake?
- Orange-Eola Lake typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2015). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
132 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX132 samples · 2021–2025
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)