Blue Algae Spring is only one of Lake County's 36 freshwater springs. For general spring information or to view a list of all springs, please visit the Lake County Springs page.
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed
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Location
Blue Algae Spring is located in the Seminole State Forest, about 1.8 miles southeast of Cassia.
Description
Blue Algae Spring, a fifth-magnitude spring, has a shallow, slightly elongated natural spring pool that measures 15 feet long and 10 feet wide. Often, no vent is visible due to the large amount of organic material, including dark bluish-green algae, covering the spring bottom. The water is clear with a slight hydrogen sulfide odor. The spring run is also shallow and is about 5 feet wide. It flows 75 feet south and Sulphur Run flowing from the east. The area surrounding the spring is publicly-owned, hardwood forest with palmetto understory.
Utilization
The spring is on public property, but the spring and the area around it are undeveloped and access may be difficult.
Contact Information
Lake Forestry Station
Seminole State Forest
9610 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 360-6675 Office
Seminole State Forest website
Associated Water Resources
The following water resources are directly related to this spring:
- Sulphur Run – Receiving Waterbody
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed