Water Quality Index (WQI) is an average of 5 different parameters giving a river a good (0-45), fair (45-60), or poor (60+) rating. Learn more about the Water Quality Index »
Although present in all surface waters, nutrients are among the leading causes of degradation of Florida water resources. Learn more about nutrient chemistry »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (TN) |
3,010.0 ug/l
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
250.0 - 21,000.0 ug/L
515 samples |
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| Total Phosphorus (TP) |
840.0 ug/L
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
20.0 - 16,000.0 ug/L
525 samples |
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Chlorophyll a, uncorrected for pheophytin |
6.5 ug/L
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
0.6 - 140.0 ug/L
540 samples |
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Chlorophyll a, corrected for pheophytin |
Water clarity or turbidity measures the degree to which light is blocked because the water is cloudy or contains suspended particles, such as algae. Water clarity is one indicator of a waterbody's ability to sustain plants and wildlife. Learn more about water clarity »
The currently used bacterial indicators for recreational waters include total coliform, fecal coliform and enterococcus. Indicator organisms themselves are not necessarily pathogenic but their presence "indicates" or suggests recent contamination by human sewage or other waste which may result in human illness. Sources of contamination include storm water runoff, sewage overflows and feces from wild and domestic animals. Learn more about bacteria »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform |
1,360 CFU/100ml
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
4 - 3,700 CFU/100ml
147 samples |
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| Total Coliform |
600 CFU/100ml
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
4 - 6,100 CFU/100ml
120 samples |
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| Enterococcus |
3,266 CFU/100ml Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
10 - 9,680 CFU/100ml
36 samples |
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is one of the most important indicators of water quality. It is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. Learn more about dissolved oxygen »
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissolved Oxygen |
1.7 mg/l
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
0.0 - 12.3 mg/l
758 samples |
| Parameter | Latest Value | Historic Range | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinity |
0.5 ppt
Source: PINELLAS Water Quality Data |
0.0 - 39.1 ppt
511 samples |
The Impaired Waters Data is the most recent available data from FDEP, but it may not reflect the current FDEP impaired list. These data are updated when and as soon as they are made available from FDEP.
This waterbody is not impaired according to the Impaired Waters Rule (IWR) Chapter 62-303 F.A.C.. Impairment is a status given to waters that are not supporting their designated uses for a particular analyte. All water resources in this county are designated as Class III waters. Class III waters are considered recreational use waters, which means that the water should be fishable and swimmable. Class II waters are for shellfish propagation and harvesting. Class I waters are considered potable (drinkable) water supplies. Learn more about impaired waters »
This waterbody has no known pollutants.
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