What is the water quality grade for Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake?

Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.

Is Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake

Hillsborough County, FloridaEutrophic

Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake ranks #67 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.5 ft	D
Phosphorus	21 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	54	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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County Ranking

Ranked #67 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County

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Hillsborough-Strawberry Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-04-14

Monitoring stations: 3

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