Contractor error leads to a 15,000 wastewater spill in Venice
Scoop Publisher Francesco Abbruzzino
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: 02/09/2021
Incident Information Name of Incident: Jacaranda Blvd and I-75 020821 State Watch Office Case Number: 686 Start of Incident: 02/08/2021 13:30 End of Incident: 02/08/2021 17:00
Incident Description
County utility crews responded to a call regarding a possible sewer leak at Jacaranda road and I75. Initial investigation revealed a 12-inch force main had been damaged by a contractor working in the right-of-way. County crews isolated the force main and completed the necessary repairs. Approximately 15,000 gallons of wastewater spilled on to the adjacent dry retention area. Approximately 15,000 gallons of wastewater was recovered by county contractors. No surface waters were impacted, no sampling required. Clean up and notifications are proceeding per protocol. Risk will be notified to seek recovery from the contractor.
Incident Location Facility/Installation Name: Venice Gardens WRF Service Area Address Line 1: Address Line 2: Directions: City: State: FL Zip Code: Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 27.125920, Long: -82.384050 Click to view Incident Location Impacted Counties: Sarasota
Incident Reported By Name: Danny Young Title: Supervisor Phone: (941) 861-6790 E-mail Address:[email protected]
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