Firehouse Park Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Firehouse Park Lake ranks #21 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, Firehouse Park Lake routinely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 28.6% of 7 samples across 2 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: 297 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 75.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 80.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 297 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 75.2 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 80 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -147 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -173.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Water Temperature
Firehouse Park Lake averages about 76°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jun (about 76°F) and coldest in May (about 66°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2022–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Firehouse Park Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Firehouse Park Lake holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CBlue Valley LakeJackson County · 4.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DBlue Springs L. Nr. Dam LakeJackson County · 6.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DValley LakeJackson County · 6.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- FLake of the Woods-KcJackson County · 5.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
38 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Firehouse Park Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Game Time Graphics IncIndependence · 1.3 mi away · NPDES MONX00665
- Master Data Forms Inc.Independence · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MONX00694
- Apple Bus CompanyIndependence · 1.6 mi away · NPDES MONX00748
- Collection Metal LlcIndependence · 1.6 mi away · NPDES MONX00661
- Midwest Machine Company IncIndependence · 1.8 mi away · NPDES MONX00696
- Custom Cut Graphics LlcIndependence · 2.1 mi away · NPDES MONX00676
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: 1