Prairiesw Lake
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Prairiesw Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Prairiesw Lake ranks #386 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-09-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 31 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 31 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #386 of 532 lakes in Orange County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Prairiesw Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake JohioOrange County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BSpring LakeOrange County · 1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BOrange-Johio LakeOrange County · 1.1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BOrange-Moxie LakeOrange County · 1.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CLake PrairieOrange County · 0.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 3 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
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: 2021-09-02
Monitoring stations: 1
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