Pogie Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cook County, Illinois. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Pogie Lake ranks #27 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2023-03-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #27 of 68 lakes in Cook County
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Pogie Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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EPA Impairment Status
Pogie Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_RHZI · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.39 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pogie Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Premcor Alsip Distribution CenterAlsip · 4 mi away · NPDES IL0071013Recent violation
- Anderson Fittings - Oak ForestOak Forest · 0.5 mi away · NPDES IL0077500
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-03-27
Monitoring stations: 1