Pine Lake Center
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Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Pine Lake Center. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
- Limited data
Pine Lake Center in Palm Beach County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility.
Pine Lake Center is a lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2021-08-26. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Pine Lake Center is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingBacteria advisory
Based on E. coli testing, Pine Lake Center routinely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 60% of 10 samples across 3 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Whether Pine Lake Center 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 Pine Lake Center
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Pine Lake Center, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. TSI 65.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| 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. | 65 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Pine Lake Center typically sits around 79°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 84°F) and coldest in Jan (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (67°F) to its warmest (84°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 53 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Pine Lake Center water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Stub Canal Park Public Boat Ramp (Gem Lake)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Pine Lake Center
EPA Impairment Status
Pine Lake Center is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL3245C4 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pine Lake Center under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger.
- Haverhill, Town OfHaverhill · 2.6 mi away · NPDES FLS645320Major
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 Pine Lake Center
Where is Pine Lake Center?
- Pine Lake Center 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 Pine Lake Center?
- Pine Lake Center in Palm Beach County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility.
Is Pine Lake Center safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Pine Lake Center routinely exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 60% of 10 samples across 3 seasons. That is a historical summary of past bacteria testing, not a current reading and not a swimming clearance. Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so whether Pine Lake Center is safe to swim in today is a call for Florida's water agency and the county health department; check their current beach advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Pine Lake Center?
- Pine Lake Center typically sits around 79°F at the surface in October, from 53 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Pine Lake Center?
- Pine Lake Center has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Stub Canal Park Public Boat Ramp (Gem Lake). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Pine Lake Center?
- Pine Lake Center has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples7 samples · 2020–2021
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory