Pinellas-Winston Lake
Pinellas County, FloridaEutrophic
Pinellas-Winston Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, Pinellas-Winston Lake ranks #34 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-04-06. 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 82 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 82 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #34 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pinellas-Winston Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BPinellas-Hewitt LakePinellas County · 4.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- DPinellas-Crescent LakePinellas County · 4.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pinellas-Winston Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Bridgeway Acres Class I LandfillSt Petersburg · 2 mi away · NPDES FL0168505
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: 2025-04-06
Monitoring stations: 3
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