Orange Lake Hab Center
Alachua County, FloridaEutrophic
Orange Lake Hab Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Alachua County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 101 other monitored lakes in Alachua County, Orange Lake Hab Center ranks #71 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-08-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 84 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 84 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #71 of 102 lakes in Alachua County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Orange Lake Hab Center holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- COrange Lake-Mcintosh BayAlachua County · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DOlc LakeAlachua County · 0 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DAlachua-Orange LakeAlachua County · 0.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DMcbaysouth LakeAlachua County · 2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DMcintosh Bay @ Fish Camp LakeAlachua County · 2.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Lake Size & Watershed
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: 2022-08-23
Monitoring stations: 1
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