Bode Lake North is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Cook County, Illinois. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Bode Lake North ranks #44 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2022-11-10. 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
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #44 of 68 lakes in Cook County
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Bode Lake North holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Bode Lake North under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mwrdgc Hanover Park WrpHanover Park · 3.4 mi away · NPDES IL0036137MajorRecent violation
- Bell Fuels Inc-Hanover ParkHanover Park · 2.8 mi away · NPDES IL0076376
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2022-11-10
Monitoring stations: 1