Adamo Pond East
Hillsborough County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic
Adamo Pond East is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Adamo Pond East ranks #194 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-06-22. 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
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 83.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 83 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #194 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Adamo Pond East holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CHillsborough-MohrlakeHillsborough County · 2.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHillsborough-June LakeHillsborough County · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHillsborough-Wee LakeHillsborough County · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHillsborough-Mead LakeHillsborough County · 2.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DHillsborough-Ten Mile LakeHillsborough County · 1.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in Hillsborough County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Florida
Polk County · Clarity: 1.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1 ft
Alachua County · Clarity: 2.4 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 2 ft
Brevard County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Highlands County · Clarity: 1 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Adamo Pond East 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.
- Falkenburg Road AwtpTampa · 0.5 mi away · NPDES FL0040614MajorRecent violation
- Tampa Bay Regional Water Treatment PlantTampa · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FL0187691
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: 2023-06-22
Monitoring stations: 1
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