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Saw Grass Lake

Orange County, FloridaOligotrophic

Saw Grass Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Saw Grass Lake ranks #168 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-07-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)6.6 ftC
Phosphorus6 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)40Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #168 of 532 lakes in Orange County

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Saw Grass Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2022-07-05

Monitoring stations: 1

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