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SANDY
LAKE Quick Facts
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Orlando's Lakes
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of Universal Boulevard between International Drive and Carrier
Drive. Neighborhood Map (pdf)
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Lake Surface Area: 24 acres
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Mean Depth: 8 ft. 5 in. Max.
Depth: 17 ft 5 in
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Lake Volume: 66,358,200 gal
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Aeration:
YES
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Shoreline Length: 4,041 ft.
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Lake
Origin: Natural
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Predominate Drainage Basin Land
Use: Commercial (80%) Vacant (44%)
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LAKEWATCH:
NO
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Park: NO
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Fishing: NO
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Boat Ramp: NO
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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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7
ft. 3 in. |
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AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX (water
quality indicator)
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45 |
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TROPHIC STATE (describes level of
biological productivity)
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Oligotrophic |
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2003 Trophic State Index Ranking:
26 (out of 93 Lakes)
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2002 Trophic State Index Ranking:
31 (out of 93 Lakes)
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2001 Trophic State Index
Ranking: 18 (out of 91 Lakes)
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2000 Trophic State Index
Ranking: 66 (out of 94 Lakes)
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Glossary
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Comments: Data indicates
dramatic improvements in water quality. Majority of shoreline is
occupied by the Wet & Wild amusement park.
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