Sweetwater Creek Lake
Seminole County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic
Sweetwater Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Seminole County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 167 other monitored lakes in Seminole County, Sweetwater Creek Lake ranks #168 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-12-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 106 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 106 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #168 of 168 lakes in Seminole County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Sweetwater Creek Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake BrantleySeminole County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- AMrrlakeSeminole County · 2.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- BSeminole-Brantley LakeSeminole County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BSand LakeOrange County · 2.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BSeminole-Wekiva LakeSeminole County · 1.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Sweetwater Creek 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.
- Wekiva Hunt Club WrfCasselberry · 0.6 mi away · NPDES FL0036251MajorRecent 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: 2020-12-07
Monitoring stations: 1
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