Springwood Lake
Springwood Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Springwood Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 121 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Springwood Lake ranks #76 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-05-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
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 | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Springwood Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 42 field readings (2014–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Springwood Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Springwood Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.013 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.17 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Springwood Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2987A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.91 km)
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #76 of 122 lakes in Seminole County
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Frequently asked questions about Springwood Lake
Where is Springwood Lake?
- Springwood Lake is a lake in Seminole County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Springwood Lake?
- Springwood Lake in Seminole County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L.
Is Springwood Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Springwood Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Springwood Lake?
- Springwood Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 42 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2014–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples39 samples · 2020–2025
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)