Orange-Pineloch Lake
Orange-Pineloch Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.5 ft
- Typical in June
- 85°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Orange-Pineloch Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 319 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Orange-Pineloch Lake ranks #90 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-11-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Orange-Pineloch Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in June. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 85°F) and coldest in Dec (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 16 field readings (2014–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Orange-Pineloch Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Orange-Pineloch Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.15 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.95 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Orange-Pineloch Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3168W3 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.95 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #90 of 320 lakes in Orange County
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Frequently asked questions about Orange-Pineloch Lake
Where is Orange-Pineloch Lake?
- Orange-Pineloch Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Orange-Pineloch Lake?
- Orange-Pineloch Lake in Orange County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
Is Orange-Pineloch Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Orange-Pineloch Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Orange-Pineloch Lake?
- Orange-Pineloch Lake typically sits around 85°F at the surface in June, from 16 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
117 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FLORIDA LAKEWATCH
21FLKWAT_WQX117 samples · 2020–2024
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