Orlando lifts alert for Lake “C”
The Lake Alert for Lake C has been lifted. Please resume all normal water activities associated with the lake.
The original alert is below for reference.
CITY OF ORLANDO – LAKE ALERT for Lake "C"
To address citizen concerns related to water quality, the Streets and Stormwater Division has developed a public information system, "Lake Alert," to provide seasonal and localized warnings for City of Orlando lakes. An announcement has been provided below regarding the lake(s) where water quality has been a concern.
Type of water quality concern: Possible elevated E. coli counts due to a sanitary sewer overflow
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Location: Jessica Ave and Andrea Blvd
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Cause: Possible directional drill into the gravity mainline by an unknown source at this time
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City Response: City Water Reclamation staff responded to an overflow that occurred on January 24, 2021. An estimated amount of 400 gallons was spilled and able to be recovered. The staff contained, cleaned, and returned water to sanitary sewer. Warning signs and door hangers will be placed around the lake on January 25, 2021.
Out of a preponderance of caution, the City of Orlando has also issued a Lake Alert for Lake C.
The City is advising that water contact activities associated with Lake C cease until further notice, including irrigation. City Stormwater personnel will collect water samples on a routine basis. Once E. coli counts are acceptable State Water Quality Standards, the Lake Alert Hotline number and the City's Lake Alert website will be updated.
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 regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Athena Tipaldos, Water Reclamation Compliance Program Manager, at athena.tipaldos@orlando.gov. For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Program Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.
