Update: City of Orlando lifts Lake Alert for Lake Eola
The Lake Alert for Lake Eola has been lifted. The lake alert and posted signs will be removed. Please resume all normal water activities associated with this lake.
The original alert appears 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. Out of a preponderance of caution, an announcement is provided below regarding the lake(s) where water quality may be of concern.
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Type of water quality concern: Elevated E.coli counts
During water quality sampling following the detection of an odor in our storm system, lab results indicated E. coli counts immediately present in front of the pipe in Lake Eola that exceed state water quality standards. The City Stormwater staff are investigating further to identify the source. Please note that E. coli are naturally occurring bacteria, that can be caused by domestic pets and wildlife.
City Stormwater personnel will continue taking water samples within the lake to monitor the bacteria levels. Once E. coli counts meet acceptable State water quality standards, updates will be sent via email, to the City's Lake Alert website and Lake Alert Hotline phone number.
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, orlando.gov/lakealert will also have the latest information.
For further information please contact George Alexander Bryan, george.bryan@cityoforlando.gov.
