Lake Heather
Hillsborough County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Heather is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Lake Heather ranks #172 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-17. 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 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 75 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 75 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #172 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Heather holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AHillsborough-Round LakeHillsborough County · 0.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BHillsborough-Saddleback South LakeHillsborough County · 0.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BHillsborough-Zambito LakeHillsborough County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BHillsborough-Zambito-East LakeHillsborough County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CHillsborough-Crum LakeHillsborough County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2025-04-17
Monitoring stations: 2
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