UPDATE: City of Orlando LIFTS Lake Alert for Lake Orlando
December 10, 2021 - LAKE ALERT LIFTED FOR LAKE ORLANDO
The Lake Alert for Lake Orlando has been lifted and the posted signs are being removed today [Fri., Dec. 10th]. Please resume all normal water activities associated with this lake.
Original Lake Alert follows:
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:
Type of water quality concern: Possible elevated E. coli counts due to a sanitary sewer overflow.
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Location: Intersection of Mercy Dr. and Silver Star Rd.
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Cause: Approximately 200 – 300 gallons escaped from sanitary system due to contractor error
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City Response: City Water Reclamation crews stopped the overflow and recaptured some of the sanitary waste. Despite the City’s efforts, some of the waste entered the Little Wekiva Canal, which ultimately discharges to Lake Orlando. The City has issued the Alert out of preponderance of caution in the chance that the bacteria counts may be slightly elevated when it reaches the lake after going through an extensive stormwater canal system. 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, to the City's Lake Alert website, and the Lake Alert Hotline phone number. In addition, Warning Signs will be posted around Lake Orlando today.
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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, www.orlando.gov/lakealert will also have the latest information.
For further information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Chancey Springstead, at chancey.springstead@orlando.gov. For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.
