Lake Linda
Lake Linda in Pasco County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Linda is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pasco County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Pasco County, Lake Linda ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-08-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Linda typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 85°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 85°F) and coldest in Feb (about 65°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2022–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Linda water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.845 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Linda 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 FL1463P · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 15 lakes in Pasco County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Linda
Where is Lake Linda?
- Lake Linda is a lake in Pasco County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Linda?
- Lake Linda in Pasco County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
Is Lake Linda safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Linda has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Linda?
- Lake Linda typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 24 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
31 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples31 samples · 2020–2024
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database