Energy drink cans trigger sewer spillage in Nokomis
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Sarasota County
On Dec. 9, Sarasota County Public Utilities staff received a called regarding sewer coming out of a manhole at 236 Brindisi Circle in Nokomis. When staff arrived, they confirmed that a wastewater gravity mainline had a blockage causing the spill. Staff quickly stopped the spill by jetting and clearing the blockage with a hydraulic jet truck. Approximately 250 gallons spilled and approximately 800 gallons were recovered from a combination of wastewater and stormwater.
The blockage was caused by energy drink cans and trash. A thorough inspection will be done to find out if there is any more debris in the line that would cause another blockage.
On Dec. 10, staff received a call regarding sewer coming out of a manhole at 299 Crew Court in Sarasota. When staff arrived, they confirmed that a wastewater gravity mainline had a blockage causing the spill. Staff quickly stopped the spill by jetting and clearing the blockage with a hydraulic jet truck. Approximately 900 gallons spilled and approximately 9,000 gallons were recovered from a combination of wastewater and stormwater.
The blockage was caused by roots. A thorough inspection will be done and clearing of brush will be done to prevent future issues.
For both spills, no waterways were impacted, and stormwater structures were affected. No sampling is required, and cleanup is being done according to protocol.
