Little Salt Lake Ne
Pinellas County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Little Salt Lake Ne is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Little Salt Lake Ne ranks #36 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-02-23. 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 0.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 84 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 84 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #36 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Salt Lake Ne holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CPinellas-Tarpon LakePinellas County · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DPinellas-Salmons Bay LakePinellas County · 1.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DLake TarponPinellas County · 2.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Little Salt Lake Ne under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Tarpon Springs City OfTarpon Springs · 1.5 mi away · NPDES FL0030406MajorRecent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-02-23
Monitoring stations: 1
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