[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Wastewater Release / DEM-Vinson

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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 #: 2017-4378


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/13/2017   15:20 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Wastewater Release


This situation involves: Wastewater or Effluent Release


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: Hillsborough County Wastewater Treatment reports a release of treated effluent of about 135,000 gallons in Lutz. The release was due to a broken valve. No cleanup actions are necessary.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/13/2017   15:20 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/13/2017-15:29 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 19140 Ramblewood Rd City: Lutz


Coordinates: Lat: 28.142748, Long: -82.53438


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: LaTishia Staley, Hillsborough County Wastewater Treatment Facility |Call Back Number 1: 8139515010 |Call Back Number 2: 8132643910 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Wastewater or Effluent


Sub-Type: Treated Effluent


Situation: Past Report


Description: Wastewater or Effluent


Public Water System ID or Permit Number: FLA012234


Caused of release: Broken Valve


Amount of release, in gallons: 135,000 gallons


Cleanup actions needed: No


Notification 06/13/2017-15:29 / DEM-Vinson


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