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Banana Lake

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Water Resource Characteristics

Size and Volume

Surface Area 252 acres
Mean Depth Not Available
Maximum Depth Not Available
Approximate Volume Not Available

Location

Watershed Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed
Latitude 27° 58' 42"
Longitude 81° 54' 10"
Section-Township-Range 10-29-24
USGS Quarter Quad MULBERRY ( NE )
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Report Water Pollution

Pollution

Every one of us contributes pollution to our streams, lakes, bays and oceans. The wastewater, dirt, and debris of our lives eventually drains downstream. Each of us must minimize our contribution to keep our waterways healthy and enjoyable. Some materials are powerful pollutants like raw sewage, petroleum, or pesticides, but even natural, biodegradable plant materials can add nitrogen to water resources and cause algae blooms and fish kills. Please use the information below to assist you in reporting an incident to the correct agency. Learn More about Reporting Pollution »

To Report Water Pollution and Illegal Dumping:

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Watersheds and Drainage Basins

Watersheds and Drainage Basins Icon

Watersheds are areas of land with waterways that flow to a common destination. The boundaries between watersheds are elevated areas called divides. In this Atlas, the watersheds are composed of groups of creeks that flow to a single bay or group of bays. Drainage basins are subunits of watersheds and are defined by the main creek that flows through them. Polk County has five watersheds, named after the bays or river, and 0 drainage basins, named after the creeks. Stormwater improvements to reduce flooding and improve water quality are based on the drainage basin unit. Learn more about watersheds »

Banana Lake is located within the Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed.

Specific drainage basins within this watershed include:

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Regulation

Regulation

Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.

Concern or Activity Contact(s)
Dangerous Boating / Accidents

FWCC, Division of Boating Safety
1-850-488-5600 (for Division) or
1-888-404-3922 (to report an incident)

Fish Kill

FWCC, Fish Kills
1-800-636-0511

General Concerns/Complaints

FDEP
1-813-632-7600

Industrial Waste/Spill

FDEP
1-800-320-0519

Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities

FWCC, Wildlife Violations
1-888-404-3922
or via cell phone, dial *FWC or #FWC depending on service carrier

Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts

FDEP
1-813-632-7600

Aquatic Plant Removal

FWCC
1-813-744-6163 or 6164

Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading

FDEP, Environmental Crimes
1-813-632-7600 or via cell phone, dial #DEP

Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill

FDEP
1-813-632-7600

Source(s): University of South Florida, Florida Center for Community Design and Research

Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection

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    Polk County needs you to help manage and protect its natural resources! Fill out this form, and we will contact you with more information about becoming a volunteer. Learn more about volunteering »

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