Blue River Parkway Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Blue River Parkway Lake ranks #24 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Based on E. coli testing, Blue River Parkway Lake occasionally exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 6.3% of 16 samples across 4 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Missouri’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 264 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 49.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 264 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 49.8 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Fishing Blue River Parkway Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -74.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +18.7 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Water Temperature
Blue River Parkway Lake averages about 76°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Oct (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 79 field readings (2010–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Blue River Parkway Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #24 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Blue River Parkway Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLongview Lake by DamJackson County · 5.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DLongview L. Nr. Dam LakeJackson County · 5.2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- FLake of the Woods-KcJackson County · 4.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
7 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Blue River Parkway Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Kansas City MS4Kansas City · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MO0130516Recent violation
- Bannister FacilityKansas City · 2 mi away · NPDES MO0004863Recent violation
- Aventis PharmaceuticalsKansas City · 1.8 mi away · NPDES MO0111180
- Fedex Express OjcaKansas City · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MONX00550
- Catalent Cts LlcKansas City · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MONX00797
- Silgan Dispensing SystemsGrandview · 2.6 mi away · NPDES MONX00057
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: 2024-09-05
Monitoring stations: 3