Firehouse Park Lake
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Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
- Hypereutrophic
- #17 of 23 in the county
- Limited data
Firehouse Park Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 295.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 68 µg/L.
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Firehouse Park Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Firehouse Park Lake ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria F
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold 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, 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 (Algae-prone)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 295.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 68 µg/L. TSI 79. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 295.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 68 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 79 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Water Temperature
Firehouse Park Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. 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 →
Fishing Firehouse Park Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -186.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -97.1 µg/L/yr | 2 |
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 23 lakes in Jackson County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Firehouse Park Lake holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
Frequently asked questions about Firehouse Park Lake
Where is Firehouse Park Lake?
- Firehouse Park Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Firehouse Park Lake?
- Firehouse Park Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 295.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 68 µg/L.
Is Firehouse Park Lake safe to swim in?
- 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. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of F — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Firehouse Park Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Missouri's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Firehouse Park Lake?
- Firehouse Park Lake typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- EPA R7
EPA_R7_WQX24 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Total Nitrogen Calculation
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)