Saw Grass Lake
Saw Grass Lake in Orange County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Typical in September
- 84°F
- Trend
- → Stable
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Why Saw Grass Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Saw Grass Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Saw Grass Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2022-07-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedBacteria A
Based on E. coli testing, Saw Grass Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 6 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water quality measurements for Saw Grass Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Saw Grass Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September. Usually warmest in Sep (about 84°F) and coldest in Mar (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2010–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Saw Grass Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Saw Grass Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.2 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Graded lakes near Saw Grass Lake
Saw Grass Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Saw Grass Lake
Where is Saw Grass Lake?
- Saw Grass Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Saw Grass Lake?
- Saw Grass Lake in Orange County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 6 µg/L.
Is Saw Grass Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Saw Grass Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 6 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Saw Grass Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Saw Grass Lake?
- Saw Grass Lake typically sits around 84°F at the surface in September, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples6 samples · 2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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.