Alice, Lake

"Trophic" means "relating to nutrition." The Trophic State Index (TSI) takes into account chlorophyll, nitrogen, and phosphorus, which are nutrients required by plant life. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) uses this information to determine a rating for the waterbody. Learn more about the Trophic State Index »

Although present in all surface waters, nutrients are among the leading causes of degradation of Florida water resources. Learn more about nutrient chemistry »

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 »

Parameter	Latest Value	Historic Range	Additional Information
Secchi Depth	13.1 ft 2/21/2005 Source: SWFWMD Water Quality Monitoring Program Data	3.3 - 21 ft 3/19/1991 - 2/21/2005 36 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Turbidity	0.1 NTU 2/21/2005 Source: SWFWMD Water Quality Monitoring Program Data	0.1 NTU - 1.6 NTU 3/30/1994 - 2/21/2005 21 samples	2 Year Trend Graph - Old/Insufficient Data Seasonal Variation Graph Download this data
Light Attenuation

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 »

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 »

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 »

Pollutants

>> This waterbody has no known pollutants.

Impaired Waters Map

• View map of impaired waters in Hillsborough County within the mapping interface

 

• 303(d) Impaired Waters - View a map showing WBIDS determined to be impaired by either FDEP or the EPA using the Advanced Mapping Tool.
• EPA Proposed TMDL - Black Point Channel (WBID 1637) Nutrients & DO
• EPA Public Notice of Availability Brevard and Hillsborough Counties (PDF)
• EPA Public Notice of Availability Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Co.
• EPA Public Notice of Availablity TMDLs Peace River Basin, Lower and Middle St Johns Basins, Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay
• Fact Sheet - Hillsborough River BMAP
• Final Adopted BMAP Hillsborough River
• Final Order Establishing Hillsborough River BMAP
• Florida's Total Maximum Daily Load Program After Seven Years of Implementation
• Florida’s 303(d) List of Impaired Surface Waters

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