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Pasco-Bird Lake

Pasco County, FloridaEutrophic

Pasco-Bird Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pasco County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 53 other monitored lakes in Pasco County, Pasco-Bird Lake ranks #12 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5.8 ftC
Phosphorus22 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)50Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #12 of 54 lakes in Pasco County

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Pasco-Bird Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
0 sq mi
Surface area
37 acres
Mean depth (est.)
6.6 ft
Shoreline
1 mi
Elevation
66 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-02-14

Monitoring stations: 3

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