Lake Washington (Florida)
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Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida, United States, at Script error: No such module "convert".. The lake may have been named for the U.S. Deputy Surveyor Colonel Henry Washington, after he surveyed the area in 1844.[1]
Hydrology
It is the 41st largest lake in the state of Florida. It is approximately Script error: No such module "convert". and Script error: No such module "convert". deep.[2]
Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas. It furnishes two-thirds of the water to Melbourne's 150,000 customers.[3]
The John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment Plant is located nearby. It is owned by the City of Melbourne and furnishes it, and other cities, with potable water. The water main is Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter.[4]
It is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder.
Economy
Exit 183 off Interstate 95 provides access to the lake.
At the dead end of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park, where boating is permitted. The park contains a playground and pavilions for parties.
Nearby cities
See also
- List of lakes of the St. Johns River
- Lake Winder, the next lake downstream
- Sawgrass Lake, the next lake upstream
Footnotes
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- ↑ Eriksen, John M. Brevard County, Florida : A Short History to 1955. See Chapter Four
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