Malfunctioning lift station sends 4,000 gallons of raw sewage into the nearby canal in Sarasota

Type of Notice: Initial Report
Date of Notice: 02/28/2021

Incident Information
Name of Incident: 2195 Linwood 022721
State Watch Office Case Number: 1130
Start of Incident: 02/27/2021 11:30
End of Incident: 02/27/2021 12:00

Incident Description
Utility on call staff responded to the report of manholes overflowing outside the Linwood Master Lift station. Initial investigation revealed that a malfunction with one of the lift station pumps caused the main circuit breaker for the station to fault, interrupting power to the station. Crews were able to isolate the faulty pump and reset the breaker, restoring power to the station. The remaining two pumps are able to maintain normal operation in the lift station. Approximately 4,000 gallons of sewage spilled during the event and made its way to the canal behind the lift station. No recovery was possible. Sampling has begun on the canal. Notification and cleanup are proceeding per protocol.

Incident Location
Facility/Installation Name: Bee Ridge WRF Service Area
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Lat: 27.313734165867707, Long: -82.46923737947684
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Impacted Counties: Sarasota

Incident Reported By
Name: Victor Carlano
Title: Manager
Phone: (941) 861-6790
E-mail Address: [email protected]

On-Site Contact
Name: Patricia Nihart
Phone: (941) 861-6790
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E-mail Address: [email protected]

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