Little Half Moon Lake
Hillsborough County, FloridaEutrophic
Little Half Moon Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 221 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Little Half Moon Lake ranks #92 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-10-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #92 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Half Moon Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BHillsborough-Halfmoon LakeHillsborough County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BHillsborough-Armistead LakeHillsborough County · 0.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BHillsborough-Leclare LakeHillsborough County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Hillsborough County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Orange County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-04
Monitoring stations: 1
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