Egypt Lake Middle
Egypt Lake Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
- Typical in March
- 78°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Egypt Lake Middle is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Egypt Lake Middle ranks #89 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-03-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A · advisory
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Egypt Lake Middle never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 15 samples across 2 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Egypt Lake Middle
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Water Temperature
Egypt Lake Middle typically sits around 78°F at the surface in March. Usually warmest in Mar (about 78°F) and coldest in Feb (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 18 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Egypt Lake Middle water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Egypt Lake Middle
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.225 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.6 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Egypt Lake Middle is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1553B · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.15 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #89 of 124 lakes in Hillsborough County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Egypt Lake Middle holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Hillsborough County
Frequently asked questions about Egypt Lake Middle
Where is Egypt Lake Middle?
- Egypt Lake Middle is a lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Egypt Lake Middle?
- Egypt Lake Middle in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Is Egypt Lake Middle safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Egypt Lake Middle never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 15 samples across 2 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Egypt Lake Middle has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Egypt Lake Middle?
- Egypt Lake Middle typically sits around 78°F at the surface in March, from 18 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
15 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples15 samples · 2020–2021
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database