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LAKE EOLA
Quick Facts
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Orlando's Lakes
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| Landmark downtown
lake that is bordered by Robinson St. (on the north), Central Blvd. (on
the south) and Rosalind Ave. (on the west).
Neighborhood Map (pdf)
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Lake Surface Area: 28 acres
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Mean Depth: 11 ft. 5 in. Max
Depth: 23 ft 8 in
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Lake Volume: 103,802,700
gal
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Aeration:
YES
Installed: 10/86
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Shoreline Length: 4,493 ft.
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Lake
Origin: Natural
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Predominate Drainage Basin Land
Use: Residential (29%) Commercial (27%) Vacant (23%)
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LAKEWATCH:
NO
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Park: YES
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Lake Eola Park
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Fishing: NO
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Boat Ramp: NO
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Other: Swan Boats for hire
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Photo Album
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2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT
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Quick
Summary |
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AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH
(an
indication of water clarity)
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3ft.
3in. |
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AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX (water
quality indicator)
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62 |
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TROPHIC STATE (describes level of
biological productivity)
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Eutrophic |
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2003 Trophic State Index Ranking:
73 (out of 93 Lakes)
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2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 56
(out of 93 Lakes)
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2001 Trophic State Index
Ranking: 65 (out of 91 Lakes)
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2000 Trophic State Index Ranking:
44 (out of 94 Lakes)
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Glossary
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Comments: In the early 1980's an EPA
diagnostic and feasibility study was performed. Restoration
activities included stormwater treatment and draw down.
Diversion of an inflow of nutrient rich groundwater in 1996 appears
to have improved water quality. Popular recreational lake.
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