How deep are the waterways and is it safe to swim in the waterways?
Our waterways are man made and approximately 140 feet wide and 15 to 20 feet deep with a muddy clay bottom. Our waterways are effected by normal tidal action with no known rip tides, undertows or other unusually hazardous conditions. Our waterways are relatively free of pollution and safe for swimming; however, it is advisable not to go swimming for several days after a heavy rain. Alligators have been sighted occasionally in some waterways near highway 11. It is assumed that the alligators wandered in from the wild life management area on the other side of highway 11. Unfortunately, over the last 20 years, people have drowned in our waterways and you should always use caution.
