Sarasota County reports additional wastewater spills, due to the high flows caused by Storm Debby

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

Sarasota County

 

Central County Water Reclamation Facility – Due to high flows, the reclaimed water storage pond reached capacity, and the pumping capacity was exceeded. Approximately 30,000 gallons of fully treated reclaimed water was discharged onto the plant grounds and went into the on-site stormwater retention area. The spill was contained on-site and there was no discharge off-site or to surface waters. No sampling is necessary. Notifications are being made according to protocols.

 

Redwood Master Lift Station – Due to a manhole overflow, approximately 100 gallons of wastewater spilled. No recovery was possible due to site conditions, and no waterways or surface waters were affected. Notifications are being made according to protocols.

 

3769 Countryside Rd – Due to a 6” force main that had cracked, approximately 700 gallons of wastewater spilled, and all 700 were recovered from the surrounding site. Cleanup and notifications are proceeding per protocol. No surface waters were impacted, and no sampling is necessary.

 

Harley Ave and Schwalbe Dr. – Public Utilities responded to a report of wastewater coming out of a manhole due to the collection system becoming overwhelmed. Approximately 390,000 gallons of wastewater spilled, and approximately 14,000 gallons were hauled from the system to relieve the area while the system caught up. No recovery was possible due to site conditions. Cleanup and notifications are proceeding per protocol.