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

Orange-Hickorynut Lake in Orange County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L.

Is Orange-Hickorynut Lake safe to swim in?

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

Orange-Hickorynut Lake

Orange County, FloridaMesotrophic

Orange-Hickorynut 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-Hickorynut Lake ranks #135 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-30. 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 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	8 ft	C
Phosphorus	11 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	43	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #135 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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Orange-Hickorynut Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

37 sq mi

Surface area

294 acres

Mean depth (est.)

6.2 ft

Shoreline

6.1 mi

Elevation

102 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: 2025-04-30

Monitoring stations: 1

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