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Sabal Palm Lake

Palm Beach County, FloridaHypereutrophic

Sabal Palm Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 109 other monitored lakes in Palm Beach County, Sabal Palm Lake ranks #98 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-06-21. 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 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 390 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.3 ftF
Phosphorus390 µg/LF
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)78Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #98 of 110 lakes in Palm Beach County

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

7 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Sabal Palm Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 4 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Boca Raton, City Of - Wwtp
    Boca Raton · 1.7 mi away · NPDES FL0026344
    MajorRecent violation
  • Deerfield Beach, City Of
    Deerfield Beach · 2.3 mi away · NPDES FLS266299
    Major
  • Boca Raton, City Of
    Boca Raton · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FLS643467
    Major
  • Lighthouse Point, City Of
    Lighthouse Point · 4.6 mi away · NPDES FLS266345
    Major
  • Cloister Del Mar Condominium
    Boca Raton · 2.2 mi away · NPDES FL1001400
    Recent violation
  • Whitehall Condominium Association, Inc
    Boca Raton · 2.4 mi away · NPDES FL0035181
    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: 2021-06-21

Monitoring stations: 1

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