DISCHARGES TO ESTUARIES 



Using the predicted surface 

 outflow rates and concentrations, 

 discharges of T-P and T-N to the 

 nearby estuaries may be computed 

 as 65 kg/yr and 5,060 kg/yr, re- 

 spectively, from the two units. 

 These values are somewhat less than 

 present discharges from the area due 

 mainly to a reduction in surface 

 outflows under the planned develop- 

 ment. On the basis of nutrient 

 loads, the urban development is ex- 

 pected to have little impact on the 

 estuaries . 



SUMMARY 



Methods exist for prediction of 

 lake and effluent water quality for 

 the projected urban developments in 

 southwest Florida. Analysis of nu- 

 trient budgets for the proposed 

 lakes indicates mesotrophic condi- 

 tions (fair to good water quality) 

 with no deleterious effect on estu- 

 arine marshes. 



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 



This study was performed for the 

 Deltona Corporation, Miami, Florida. 



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