[Pollution.notice] WASTEWATER EFFLUENT RELEASE - LAKE JEM

[Pollution.Notice]

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or Should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>
Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2565


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 4/4/2017   17:47 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Partially Treated Effluent


This situation involves: Wastewater or Effluent Release


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: 2 to 3,000 gallons of partially treated effluent released from a effluent tank due to a clogged valve located at the incident address below in Lake Jem. Clean up actions will take place once the release drys.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 4/4/2017   17:47 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/04/2017-17:58 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Lake


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 31 Tami Drive City: Lake Jem


Coordinates: Lat: 28.74645, Long: -81.66817


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Melisa, US Water Services |Call Back Number 1: 866-753-8292 x 207 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Wastewater or Effluent


Sub-Type: Treated Effluent


Situation: Active


Description: Wastewater or Effluent


Public Water System ID or Permit Number: FLA010567


Name of System: Venetian Village


Caused of release: Valve for effluent pond clogged, causing back up.


Amount of release, in gallons: 2,000 to 3,000 gallons


Cleanup actions needed: Yes


Description of cleanup actions: Wait for it to dry and sweep up the solids.


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