[Pollution.notice] Miami-Dade / Drinking Water Issue

[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 #: 2017-1011


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 2/2/2017   11:47 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Drinking Water Issue


This situation involves: Drinking Water Facility


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm - Day


Initial Report: City of North Miami reports an issue at their drinking water facility in North Miami. The chlorine treatment tanks were accidentally filled with diesel fuel. The system was shut down until the tanks were replaced, and the water system was not impacted. DEP and DOH have been notified of the situation.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 2/2/2017   11:47 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/02/2017-11:57 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Miami-Dade


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 12098 NW 11th ave City: North Miami


Coordinates: Lat: 25.885178, Long: -80.21729


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Augustine, City of North Miami |Call Back Number 1: 305 953 2854 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Drinking Water Facility


Sub-Type: DWF Report


Situation: Active


Description: Drinking Water Facility


Public Water System ID Number: 4130977


Name of Facility: .


Trespassing, vandalism, or theft: No


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: No


Notification 02/02/2017-11:58 / DEM-Durrance


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