Palm Beach-Jl-Lake
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Palm Beach-Jl-Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Palm Beach-Jl-Lake in Palm Beach County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.5 µg/L.
Palm Beach-Jl-Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach-Jl-Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-07-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Palm Beach-Jl-Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Palm Beach-Jl-Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Palm Beach-Jl-Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Phosphorus 27.5 µg/L. TSI 50.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 7.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 27.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 50 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
6 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Palm Beach-Jl-Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 5 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Loxahatchee Env Control Dist WwtpJupiter · 3.2 mi away · NPDES FL0034649MajorRecent violation
- Jupiter, Town OfJupiter · 1 mi away · NPDES FLS645362Major
- Jupiter Inlet Colony, Town OfJupiter Inlet Colony · 2 mi away · NPDES FLS645371Major
- Tequesta, Village OfTequesta · 2.3 mi away · NPDES FLS645524Major
- Juno Beach, Town OfJuno Beach · 4.2 mi away · NPDES FLS645354Major
- Jupiter Water Treatment PlantJupiter · 2.8 mi away · NPDES FL0042358Recent 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 Palm Beach-Jl-Lake
Where is Palm Beach-Jl-Lake?
- Palm Beach-Jl-Lake is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Palm Beach-Jl-Lake?
- Palm Beach-Jl-Lake in Palm Beach County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.5 µg/L.
Is Palm Beach-Jl-Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Can I fish at Palm Beach-Jl-Lake?
- Public access to Palm Beach-Jl-Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
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21FLKWAT_WQX24 samples · 2021
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)