City of Orlando lifts LAKE ALERT for Clear Lake
LAKE ALERT LIFTED – April 29, 2022
UPDATED Information - A Lake Alert for Clear Lake was issued on April 25, 2022 for possible elevated E. coli counts due to a sanitary sewer overflow. City of Orlando Stormwater staff collected water samples on April 25 and April 27, 2022. The results from both sampling events indicated that the E. coli counts were within State Water Quality Standards. The Lake Alert for Clear Lake is lifted.
Original Alert
April 25, 2022
CITY OF ORLANDO - LAKE ALERT for Clear Lake
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
Location: Intersection of Conley St and Avondale Ave
Cause: Damaged force main from an unknown cause at this time
Overflow Amount: Unknown at this time, the Lake Alert will be updated as more information becomes available
City Response: On April 25, 2022, City Water Reclamation staff responded to a sanitary sewer overflow and is working on repairing the damaged force main. The Warning signs were placed at the boat ramp and the fishing pier.
The City is advising that water contact activities associated with Clear Lake 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.
For further information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Chancey Springstead, Water Reclamation Compliance Program Manager, at chancey.springstead@orlando.gov. For water qu
