Palm Beach-Creen Cay Lake
Palm Beach County, FloridaEutrophic
Palm Beach-Creen Cay Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 109 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach-Creen Cay Lake ranks #87 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-04-20. 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 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 111.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 111.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #87 of 110 lakes in Palm Beach County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Palm Beach-Creen Cay Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Palm Beach County Southern Region Water Reclamation FacilityBoynton Beach · 0.6 mi away · NPDES FL0041424Recent 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.
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: 2024-04-20
Monitoring stations: 3
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