UPDATE: Lake Alert lifted for Lake Fran
Update (Jan. 13th): Lake Alert for Lake Fran Lifted
The Lake Alert for Lake Fran has been lifted. Please resume all normal water activities associated with the lake.
Original Alert Below:
To address citizen concerns related to water quality, the Stormwater Section has developed a public information system, "Lake Alert," to provide seasonal and localized warnings (and updates) for City of Orlando lakes. An announcement has been provided below regarding the lake(s) where water quality has been a concern:
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Issue: |
Possible elevated fecal coliform counts due to a sanitary sewer overflow. |
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Location: |
Near the intersection of Willie Mays Parkway and King Cole Boulevard. |
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Cause: |
Due to a structure defect in the 4 inch ductile iron force main, approximately 100 gallons of sanitary waste discharged from the sanitary line and flowed towards a canal that ultimately leads to Lake Fran. |
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City Response: |
City Water Reclamation crews stopped the overflow and are repairing the leak. Crews will be sanitizing the affected areas and will be posting warning signs on the lake. |
City Stormwater personnel will be taking bacteria samples at the lake to measure the potential impact of the spill. Once bacteria counts meet acceptable State water quality standards, updates will be sent via email and to the City's Lake Alert website and Lake Alert Hotline phone number.
In the abundance of precaution, the City has issued the Alert as a precaution in the chance that the bacteria counts may be slightly elevated when it reaches the lake after going through the stormwater canal system. As a health precaution, the City is advising that all water contact activities cease until further notice.
Public Notification – Please continue to call the Lake Alert number, 407.246.2220, for the most up-to-date information regarding your lake. During weekdays, the City's Lake Alert website will also have the latest information.
For further information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Thea Tipaldos, at Athena.tipaldos@orlando.gov. For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.
