Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond
Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond in Palm Beach County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and phosphorus, but not algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by FDEP and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-07-26. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 48 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 48 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Sportsman Park Boat RampPublic
- Boynton Beach Boat Club Park Boat RampPublic
- Pioneer Canal Park Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3226F2 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.71 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
6 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Hypoluxo, City OfLantana · 0.1 mi away · NPDES FLS645346Major
- Lantana, Town OfLantana · 0.9 mi away · NPDES FLS645401Major
- South Palm Beach, Town OfSouth Palm Beach · 2.1 mi away · NPDES FLS645460Major
- Ocean Ridge, Town OfOcean Ridge · 2.4 mi away · NPDES FLS645435Major
- Ocean Maisonettes WwtpOcean Ridge · 1.7 mi away · NPDES FL0028380Recent violation
- Wellington Arms Condo WwtpOcean Ridge · 2.3 mi away · NPDES FL0023396Recent 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 Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond
Where is Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond?
- Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond?
- Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond in Palm Beach County, Florida is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L.
Is Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond?
- Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area Pond has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sportsman Park Boat Ramp, Boynton Beach Boat Club Park Boat Ramp, Pioneer Canal Park Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples2 samples · 2021
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory