Chrise Lake
Pasco County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Chrise Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Pasco County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 53 other monitored lakes in Pasco County, Chrise Lake ranks #51 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-02-13. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 99 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 99 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #51 of 54 lakes in Pasco County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Chrise Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CHillsborough-Dan LakeHillsborough County · 9.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CUnnamed LakePasco County · 1.9 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Dan @ CenterHillsborough County · 9.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DLake WorrellPasco County · 1.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Chrise 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.
- Port Richey, City OfPort Richey · 1.9 mi away · NPDES FLS267279MajorRecent 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: 2024-02-13
Monitoring stations: 1
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