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Palm Beach-Jl-Lake

Palm Beach County, FloridaEutrophic

Palm Beach-Jl-Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 109 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach-Jl-Lake ranks #9 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-07-25. 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 7.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 27.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)7.5 ftC
Phosphorus27.5 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)50Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #9 of 110 lakes in Palm Beach County

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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 Wwtp
    Jupiter · 3.2 mi away · NPDES FL0034649
    MajorRecent violation
  • Jupiter, Town Of
    Jupiter · 1 mi away · NPDES FLS645362
    Major
  • Jupiter Inlet Colony, Town Of
    Jupiter Inlet Colony · 2 mi away · NPDES FLS645371
    Major
  • Tequesta, Village Of
    Tequesta · 2.3 mi away · NPDES FLS645524
    Major
  • Juno Beach, Town Of
    Juno Beach · 4.2 mi away · NPDES FLS645354
    Major
  • Jupiter Water Treatment Plant
    Jupiter · 2.8 mi away · NPDES FL0042358
    Recent 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: 2021-07-25

Monitoring stations: 3

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