Pinellas-Jungle North Inlet Lake
Pinellas County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Pinellas-Jungle North Inlet Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Pinellas-Jungle North Inlet Lake ranks #48 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-03-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 180 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 180 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #48 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pinellas-Jungle North Inlet Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BPinellas-Hewitt LakePinellas County · 2.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- DLake DisstonPinellas County · 2.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Jungle North Inlet Lake 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.
- South Cross Bayou WrfSaint Petersburg · 1.9 mi away · NPDES FL0040436MajorRecent 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: 2025-03-22
Monitoring stations: 1
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