South Channel From Lake Suemar
Pinellas County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic
South Channel From Lake Suemar is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Pinellas County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 54 other monitored lakes in Pinellas County, South Channel From Lake Suemar ranks #54 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-18. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 150 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 150 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 76 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #54 of 55 lakes in Pinellas County
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South Channel From Lake Suemar holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of South Channel From Lake Suemar under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Coca-Cola North America - Dunedin Juice PlantDunedin · 1 mi away · NPDES FL0000477MajorRecent violation
- Dunedin City Of AwwtfDunedin · 1.1 mi away · NPDES FL0021326MajorRecent 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: 2024-12-18
Monitoring stations: 1
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