Icebox Quarry Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Cook County, Illinois. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Icebox Quarry Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 68 lakes in Cook County
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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
4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Icebox Quarry Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Citgo Petroleum Corporation Lemont RefineryLemont · 0.9 mi away · NPDES IL0001589MajorRecent violation
- Combined Sewer OverflowLemont · 0.9 mi away · NPDES IL0039551Recent violation
- 7-Eleven Inc - Speedway Store Number 1420 StpHomer Glen · 3.8 mi away · NPDES IL0080242Recent violation
- Takla Residence Private Sewage Disposal SystemHomer Glen · 3.1 mi away · NPDES IL0080169
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: 2022-09-07
Monitoring stations: 1