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Pinellas-Bellevue Lake

Pinellas County, FloridaEutrophic

Pinellas-Bellevue Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Pinellas-Bellevue Lake ranks #8 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-03-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)5 ftC
Phosphorus27 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)53Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #8 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Bellevue Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Pinellas Co & Co App - MS4
    Clearwater · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FLS000005
    Major
  • Belleair Bluffs, City Of
    Belleair Bluffs · 2.2 mi away · NPDES FLS648205
    Major
  • Belleair, Town Of
    Belleair · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FLS648442
    Major
  • Dunedin, City Of
    Dunedin · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FLS648221
    Major
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    Clearwater · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FL0450707
    Recent 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)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-03-27

Monitoring stations: 3

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