Blue Valley Lake
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Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Blue Valley Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Limited data
Blue Valley Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 28.7 µg/L.
Blue Valley Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Blue Valley Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-05. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyBacteria tested: low
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Based on E. coli testing, Blue Valley Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 10 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.
Whether Blue Valley Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Blue Valley Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Blue Valley Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 28.7 µg/L. TSI 63.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 56µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 28.7µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 63 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Blue Valley Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 81°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 85°F) and coldest in May (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (73°F) to its warmest (85°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 38 field readings (2010–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Blue Valley Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Fishing Blue Valley Lake
Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2021–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Phosphorus
Worsening+5.65 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+12.14 µg/L/yr3 years
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
21 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Blue Valley Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 5 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 9 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Ross Custom PropertiesKansas City · 2.2 mi away · NPDES MO0004952MajorRecent violation
- Bayer Cropscience LpKansas City · 3.6 mi away · NPDES MO0002526MajorRecent violation
- Independence Rock Creek WwtpIndependence · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MO0089681MajorRecent violation
- Conservation Chemical Company GwtfKansas City · 4.2 mi away · NPDES MO0108472MajorRecent violation
- Hawthorn Generating StationKansas City · 4.2 mi away · NPDES MO0004855MajorRecent violation
- Former Koppers FacilityKansas City · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0120294Recent 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley Lake
Where is Blue Valley Lake?
- Blue Valley Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Blue Valley Lake?
- Blue Valley Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 28.7 µg/L.
Is Blue Valley Lake safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Blue Valley Lake never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 10 samples across 4 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Blue Valley Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for Missouri's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Blue Valley Lake?
- Blue Valley Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August, from 38 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
28 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- EPA R7
EPA_R7_WQX28 samples · 2021–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- Nutrient Analysis
- Chlorophyll a
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Total Nitrogen Calculation
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)