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 Curry Ford Road and Conway Road

Volume of Spill: Approximately 4,000 gallons

City Response: On September 25, 2023, sanitary waste was discharged into a stormwater manhole adjacent to Lake Rabama while responding to a private sanitary sewer emergency.

The City of Orlando is issuing a Lake Alert for Lake Rabama due to a sanitary sewer overflow. The City of Orlando advises that water contact activities, including irrigation, associated with Lake Rabama 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 signs and share this update on our Lake Alert Hotline number (407.246.2220) and our Lake Alert website at orlando.gov/lakealert.

Please continue to check our website or call the Lake Alert Hotline for the most up-to-date information regarding your lake.

For more information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Catherine Johnson, Water Reclamation Environmental Supervisor, at catherine.johnson@orlando.gov.

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