Tilden Lake
Orange County, FloridaEutrophic
Tilden Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Orange County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 531 other monitored lakes in Orange County, Tilden Lake ranks #428 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 54 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 54 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #428 of 532 lakes in Orange County
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Tilden Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Florida
Flagler County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Indian River County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Putnam County · Clarity: 2 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Sarasota County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Leon County · Clarity: 1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-02-13
Monitoring stations: 1
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