Lake Dowling
Lake Dowling in Pasco County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 86°F
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Why Lake Dowling has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Lake Dowling, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lake Dowling is a lake in Pasco County, Florida. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Lake Dowling
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 71 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Dowling typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 86°F) and coldest in Feb (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 44 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Dowling water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.069 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9.59 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Graded lakes near Lake Dowling
Lake Dowling has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Dowling
Where is Lake Dowling?
- Lake Dowling is a lake in Pasco County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Lake Dowling?
- Lake Dowling in Pasco County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 71 µg/L.
Is Lake Dowling safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Dowling is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Dowling?
- Lake Dowling typically sits around 86°F at the surface in August, from 44 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples14 samples · 2021–2024
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.