Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond
Hillsborough County, FloridaEutrophic
Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond ranks #171 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-05-01. 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 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 85 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 85 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #171 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BHillsborough-Egypt LakeHillsborough County · 8.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CEgypt Lake @ CenterHillsborough County · 8.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
21 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Hillsborough-Lykes Lane Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 12 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mosaic Fertilizer, Llc - Black Point TerminalTampa · 3.9 mi away · NPDES FL0038652MajorRecent violation
- H. Curren AwwtpTampa · 4 mi away · NPDES FL0020940MajorRecent violation
- Tampa Electric Company-H.L. Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa · 4.4 mi away · NPDES FL0000809MajorRecent violation
- Tampa Port Services, Llc - Port SuttonTampa · 4.6 mi away · NPDES FL0000264MajorRecent violation
- Us Air Force Macdill Afb - Bldg 105Tampa · 2.1 mi away · NPDES FL0A00083Recent violation
- Vulcan MaterialsTampa · 3.7 mi away · NPDES FL0774383Recent 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: 2024-05-01
Monitoring stations: 1
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