East Lake Middle
Hillsborough County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic
East Lake Middle is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, East Lake Middle ranks #165 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-09-09. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 96.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 96.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #165 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1
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