Tree trimming service accident leads to a 700 gallon raw wastewater spill

Type of Notice: Initial Report
Date of Notice: 02/16/2021

Incident Information
Name of Incident: City of Sarasota 17th Street Wastewater Spill
State Watch Office Case Number:
Start of Incident: 02/15/2021 15:30
End of Incident: 02/15/2021 16:30

Incident Description
A tree trimming service performing work on a private residence at 1474 17th Street inadvertently backed over an ARV valve box across the street from the work site. The resident saw the service vehicle hit the valve box and immediately reported the incident to the Utility. Crews responded to the site and turned the release valve off. They were able to contain the spill in the area of the valve box. Approximately 700 gallons of raw wastewater was spilled at the site. Crews were able to recover approximately 400 gallons. The area was treated with lime, hosed down and vacuumed up per City of Sarasota spill response protocols.

Incident Location
Facility/Installation Name: City of Sarasota Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility
Address Line 1: 1750 12th Street
Address Line 2:
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City: Sarasota
State: FL
Zip Code: 34236
Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 27.35234440197258, Long: -82.54119176735772
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Impacted Counties: Sarasota

Incident Reported By
Name: Verne Hall
Title: General Manager
Phone: (941) 661-1347
E-mail Address: [email protected]

On-Site Contact
Name: Verne Hall
Phone: (941) 661-1347
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E-mail Address: [email protected]

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