Pinellas-Saundra Lake
Pinellas County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Pinellas-Saundra 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-Saundra Lake ranks #45 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-08. 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 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 101 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 101 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 72 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #45 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pinellas-Saundra Lake holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CPinellas-Meadow West LakePinellas County · 3.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake Tarpon CanalPinellas County · 3.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DPinellas-Autu LakePinellas County · 3.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DPinellas-Clearview LakePinellas County · 3.7 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Saundra Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mid-County WwtpDunedin · 1.8 mi away · NPDES FL0034789Recent 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: 2025-04-08
Monitoring stations: 3
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