Osceola-Bellalago Lake
Osceola County, FloridaEutrophic
Osceola-Bellalago Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Osceola County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 93 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Osceola-Bellalago Lake ranks #68 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-11-18. 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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 84 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 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 #68 of 94 lakes in Osceola County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Osceola-Bellalago Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- COsceola-Tohopekaliga-Middle LakeOsceola County · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DLake TohopekaligaOsceola County · 4.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Osceola-Bellalago Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Twa-Walnut Drive WrfKissimmee · 4.5 mi away · NPDES FL0036862Recent violation
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-11-18
Monitoring stations: 3
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