Consumers Quarry Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cook County, Illinois. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Consumers Quarry Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2022-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Consumers Quarry Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 68 lakes in Cook County
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Consumers Quarry Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
15 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Consumers Quarry Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 5 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Illinois American Water CompanyLemont · 1.9 mi away · NPDES IL0032760MajorRecent violation
- Mwrdgc Lemont WrpChicago · 0.7 mi away · NPDES IL0028070Major
- Arcwood Environmental, LlcLemont · 0.2 mi away · NPDES IL0068888Recent violation
- K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc; D/B/A Olin Chlor Alkali Products And VinylsLemont · 0.3 mi away · NPDES IL0022934Recent violation
- Noramco Chicago IncLemont · 2.6 mi away · NPDES IL0001309Recent violation
- Aquatic Nuisance Species Dispersal Barrier IibRomeoville · 5 mi away · NPDES IL0079201Recent 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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-08
Monitoring stations: 1