Sarasota: 8,000 gallons of wastewater spills out after a contractor hits a force main
Notice of Submission
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release. All information displayed was submitted by the reporting party.
Type of Notice: Initial Report Date of Notice: 09/01/2020
Incident Information Name of Incident: City of Sarasota WWTP 16th St & Cocoanut Ave State Watch Office Case Number: 20204606 Start of Incident: 08/31/2020 10:30 End of Incident: 08/31/2020 11:30
Incident Description
A contractor running fiber in the City of Sarasota hit a 12″ wastewater force main on 8/31/2020 at approximately 10:30am. The force main was isolated and repaired. Approximately 8,000 gallons were released. Some of that release entered a storm drain that leads to Hudson Bayou. Approximately 4,000 gallons were recovered. Samples will be taken.
Incident Location Facility/Installation Name: City of Sarasota WWTP Address Line 1: 1750 12th Street Address Line 2: Directions: City: Sarasota State: FL Zip Code: 34236 Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 27.35166194717232, Long: -82.54482248351706 Click to view Incident Location Impacted Counties: Sarasota
Incident Reported By Name: Verne Hall Title: Utilities General Manager Phone: (941) 661-1347 E-mail Address:[email protected]
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