What is the water quality grade for Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom?

Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom in Alachua County, Florida received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Phosphorus: 110 µg/L.

Is Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom has an overall water quality grade of F. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom

Alachua County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic

Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom ranks #102 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-03-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	110 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	72	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #102 of 102 lakes in Alachua County

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Orange Lake-Acepd Algae Bloom holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

16 sq mi

Surface area

502 acres

Mean depth (est.)

6.2 ft

Shoreline

4.9 mi

Elevation

46 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: 2022-03-22

Monitoring stations: 1

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