[Pollution.notice] Walton / Treated Effluent Release / DEM-Smith

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Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-4682


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/22/2017   16:03 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Treated Effluent Release


This situation involves: Wastewater or Effluent Release


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northwest, DEP OER Pensacola - Day


Initial Report: The City of Freeport reports that 141,000 gallons of treated effluent has been released due to an overflow of rain. The situation is currently ongoing but has not impacted any storm drains or waterways.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/22/2017   10:00 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/22/2017-16:23 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Walton


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 718 Earl Godwin Road City: Freeport


Coordinates: Lat: 30.492391, Long: -86.17564


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Bridget Hilgenberg, City of Freeport |Call Back Number 1: 850-797-5032 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Wastewater or Effluent


Sub-Type: Treated Effluent


Situation: Active


Description: Treated Effluent Release


Public Water System ID or Permit Number: FLA010245


Caused of release: Overflow due to rain


Amount of release, in gallons: 141,000


Cleanup actions needed: No


Notification 06/22/2017-16:23 / DEM-Smith



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