January 4, 2023

CITY OF ORLANDO - LAKE ALERT for Lake Ivanhoe

To address citizen concerns related to water quality, the City of Orlando's Streets and Stormwater Division has developed a Lake Alert public information system 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: Near intersection of N Ivanhoe Boulevard W and University Drive.

Volume of Spill: Less than 50 gallons

City Response: On September 19, 2023, a city contractor was performing a repair to the city sanitary system, during which a hose cracked causing approximately 50 gallons of sanitary waste to enter Lake Ivanhoe.

The City of Orlando is issuing a Lake Alert for Lake Ivanhoe due to a sanitary sewer overflow. The City of Orlando advises that water contact activities, including irrigation, associated with Lake Ivanhoe cease until further notice.

City personnel will place warning signs around the lake and begin collecting water samples on a routine basis to test the E. coli counts. Once E. coli counts meet acceptable State Water Quality Standards, we will remove the warning and share this update on our Lake Alert Hotline number (407.246.2220) and the our Lake Alert website.

Please continue to check our website or call the Lake Alert Hotline for the most up-to-date information regarding your lake. Learn more about sewage overflows here.

For more information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Chancey Springstead, Water Reclamation Compliance Program Manager, at chancey.springstead@orlando.gov.

For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Program Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.