Springwood Lake
Seminole County, FloridaEutrophic
Springwood Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 167 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Springwood Lake ranks #76 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-05-22. 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 3.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #76 of 168 lakes in Seminole County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Springwood Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake CharityOrange County · 1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLake Loch LomondOrange County · 0.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLake LoveOrange County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Seminole County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Orange County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 3 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 3 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Springwood 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.
- Altamonte Springs Regional WrfAltamonte Springs · 0.4 mi away · NPDES FL0033251MajorRecent 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: 2025-05-22
Monitoring stations: 1
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