Lake Ida
Palm Beach County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Ida is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 109 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Lake Ida ranks #97 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-10-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #97 of 110 lakes in Palm Beach 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
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Ida under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Highland Beach, Town OfHighland Beach · 4.8 mi away · NPDES FLS645338MajorRecent violation
- Delray Beach, City OfDelray Beach · 1 mi away · NPDES FLS643611Major
- Banyan House CondominiumDelray Beach · 2.7 mi away · NPDES FL0717231Recent violation
- Bar Harbour CondominiumDelray Beach · 1.6 mi away · NPDES FL0042536
- Seagate Towers Condominium AssociationDelray Beach · 1.8 mi away · NPDES FL0001911
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: 2021-10-13
Monitoring stations: 1
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