Rice Lake
Seminole County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic
Rice Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 167 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Rice Lake ranks #148 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-07-17. 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
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #148 of 168 lakes in Seminole County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Rice Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSeminole-West Crystal LakeSeminole County · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CLinden LakeSeminole County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CSeminole-Rice LakeSeminole County · 0.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CGrace Lake @ CenterSeminole County · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLakalma LakeSeminole County · 2.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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 Rice Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lake Mary, City OfLake Mary · 1.5 mi away · NPDES FLS266566MajorRecent 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: 2025-07-17
Monitoring stations: 1
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