Moore Lake
Hillsborough County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Moore Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic 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, Moore Lake ranks #174 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-08-12. 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 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 72 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 72 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #174 of 222 lakes in Hillsborough County
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Moore Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2025-08-12
Monitoring stations: 1
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