What is the water quality grade for Sarasota-Awesome Lake?

Sarasota-Awesome Lake in Sarasota County, Florida received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L.

Is Sarasota-Awesome Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Sarasota-Awesome Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Sarasota-Awesome Lake

Sarasota County, FloridaEutrophic

Sarasota-Awesome Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sarasota County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Sarasota County, Sarasota-Awesome Lake ranks #8 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-04-23. 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 3.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.8 ft	D
Phosphorus	36 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	57	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #8 of 38 lakes in Sarasota County

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Sarasota-Awesome Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

1 sq mi

Surface area

104 acres

Mean depth (est.)

6.6 ft

Shoreline

1.9 mi

Elevation

10 ft

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

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Sarasota-Awesome Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.

Venice Minerals
Laurel · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FL0179256

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)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-04-23

Monitoring stations: 3

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