[Pollution.notice] Broward / Wastewater Treatment Plant Report

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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 #: 2017-3033


Status: Closed


Reported to SWO on: 4/23/2017   13:49 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Wastewater Treatment Plant Report


This situation involves: Drinking Water Facility


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP Drinking Water Section, DEP OER West Palm On-Call


Initial Report: An act of vandalism/trespassing was made to a wastewater treatment plant between the hours of 11:30 and 1:30 last night located at the incident address below. Caller stated the trespasser turned on some reuse hoses as well as threw a life ring into a "secondary clarifier." The clarifier is currently shut down while minor repairs are made; this is not affecting the plants operational ability. No access or degradation to any water supplies were reported. A a police report was filed with the City of Plantation PD.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: No


Incident Occurred: 4/22/2017   11:30 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/23/2017-16:24 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Broward


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 6500 NW 11th place City: Plantation


Coordinates: Lat: 26.139542, Long: -80.23728


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Jules Ameno, City of Plantation |Call Back Number 1: 954-797-2189 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Drinking Water Facility


Sub-Type: DWF Report


Situation: Past Report


Description: Wastewater Treatment Plant


Public Water System ID Number: FLA040401


Trespassing, vandalism, or theft: Yes


Description of what occurred: Individual threw life ring into secondary clarifier


Damage to the facility or distibution system: No


Access made to the water supply: No


Degredation to water quality, system pressure, or water production: No


Local Law Enforcement been contacted: Yes


Case number, if known: 1704001158


Notification 04/23/2017-16:24 / DEM-Annett


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