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Spill Notifications
2019 notifications are listed at the top of the page. 2018 and prior are listed in the table at the bottom.
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2019
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 05.20.2019
On May 20, approximately 2,079 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 3500 block of Beach Dr. SE due to a break in the reclaimed water service line by a contractor. Approximately 1,879 gallons flowed to Tampa Bay.
- Permit Violation Notification – 05.17.2019
Water Reclamation Facility: SOUTHWEST
SINGLE DAY VIOLATION (<1.0mg/L):
Report date: 5/17/2019
Violation date(s): 5/17/2019
Minimum Daily Chlorine Residual: 0.8 mg/L
Comments: Plant was pumping to the Reclaimed Water System & Deep Well Injection. Total Flow during low TRC was 0.095 MGD, approx. 0.075 MG captured in the Reject Storage Tank, 0.011 MG sent to Deep Well Injection and 0.009 MG to the RWS. - Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 05.13.2019
On May 13, approximately 5,868 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 400 block of Lida Way NE due to a break in the line by a contractor/homeowner during sidewalk excavation for a construction project. Approximately 5,288 gallons flowed to Tampa Bay. The leak has been repaired.
- Waste Sludge Discharge Notification – 05.08.2019
On May 8, approximately 3 gallons of waste sludge was discharged at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility due to a seal failure. The discharge remained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 4.30.2019
On April 30, approximately 3,500 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a leak during repair to a distribution pump. The discharge remained onsite.
- Effluent Violation Notification – 4.26.2019
On April 26th, 2019 the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (NEWRF) experienced a period of incomplete treatment as a result of complications following a planned maintenance activity. Results from samples taken the morning of April 26th for Total Suspended Solid (TSS) showed a value of 6.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L), exceeding the permit limit for TSS of 5.0 mg/L. The TSS results were received by NEWRF staff from the laboratory the evening of April 26th and staff proceeded to divert effluent flow to the reject storage tank. The volume of effluent reclaimed water disposed of through the deep injection wells between the morning sample and evening diversion to the reject storage tanks is presumed to have been in violation of the permit limit for TSS.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 4.26.2019
On April 26, approximately 300 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a small leak on a distribution pump. The discharge was contained onsite and soaked into the ground.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 4.26.2019
On April 26, approximately 6,748 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 300 Block of Cordova Blvd. NE due to a break in the water line. Repairs have been made. Approximately 6,074 gallons of reclaimed water flowed into Tampa Bay.
- Wastewater Solids Discharge Notification – 4.24.2019
On April 24, approximately 25 gallons of wastewater solids was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility due to operator error by a contractor. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Wastewater Solids Discharge Notification – 4.15.2019
On April 15, approximately 500 gallons of wastewater solids was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility due to operator error by a contractor. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 4.14.2019
On April 14, approximately 636,000 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1600 block of Country Club Way S, due to a water main bursting. The majority of the water ran along the road to the east of the break and enter a ditch/ storm drain that goes to Lake Maggorie.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 4.7.2019
On April 7, approximately 20 gallons of wastewater was discharged at manholes on Sunrise Dr., Corsino Way S. and Cypress Way S. due to a power failure at the lift station. Approximately 2.5 gallons reached the stormwater catch basin, which leads to the canal between Big Bayou and Little Bayou. The discharge sites were vacuumed and disinfected and signs were posted.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 4.1.2019
On April 1, approximately 10 gallons of wastewater-soaked trash was discharged at the intersection of 30th Ave. N. and 75th St. due to a failed lid latch on a truck. The discharge site was cleaned and sanitized and the truck latch will be repaired.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 3.19.2019
On March 19, approximately 1,200 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a break in the line. Approximately 800 gallons was contained on-site and the rest flowed into the nearby storm drain.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 3.18.2019
On March 18, about 90 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a manhole at the 500 Block of 30th Ave S due to blockage in the line. About 65 gallons were removed and the rest flowed into the catch basin. The site was cleaned and disinfected, and signs were placed.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 3.15.2019
On March 15, about 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a manhole at the southeast corner of 116th Cr. and MLK St. N. due to blockage in the line. About 45 gallons was cleaned up and removed and the rest flowed into the private storm drain. The site was cleaned and disinfected, and signs were placed.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 3.13.2019
On March 14, about 5,064 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at 4100 Overlook Dr. NE due to a break in the line. About 4,500 flowed to the storm drain into the bay. The reclaimed water main has been shut off for repairs, so customers on Overlook Dr. NE between Connecticut Ave. NE and Colorado Ave. NE will experience a temporary disruption to reclaimed water service.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 3.7.2019
On March 7, about 830 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at 10801 Roosevelt Blvd North due to a break in the line. The discharge was contained in the nearby ditch line. Repairs will be made and reclaimed water service to the immediate area will be temporarily suspended for the duration of the repairs.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 3.6.2019
On March 6, about 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a manhole at the 1700 Block of 19th St South due to a blocked sewer line. About 45 gallons was cleaned up and removed and the rest flowed to the storm drain. The site was disinfected, and signs were placed.
- Discharge Notification – 3.1.2019
On March 1, about a 5-gallon bucket of pressed (dewatered) bio-solids fell from a truck trailer onto grass, curb, and street (26th Ave. N.)
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 2.21.2019
On February 21, about 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged at the NE corner of 37th St and 46th Ave South due to a break in the line caused by a contractor. About 10 gallons were contained onsite and the rest flowed to the storm drain which leads to Maximo Moorings Canal.
The contaminated soil was removed, warning signs will be placed at the waterway and the water will be tested for safety. - SW Plant Discharge Notification – 2.14.2019
On February 14, about 500 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the SW Plant due to a break in the line. The discharge was contained onsite.
- NW Plant Discharge Notification – 2.1.2019
On February 1, about 810 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the NW Plant due to a small break in tubing. The reclaimed water discharged into a storm drain that flowed to Boca Ciega Bay.
- NE Plant Discharge Notification – 2.1.2019
On February 1, about 50 gallons of partially-treated effluent water was discharged at the NE Plant due to a failed seal. The discharge was contained onsite.
- NW Plant Discharge Notification – 1.31.2019
On January 31, about 15 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the NW Plant due to a leak during pressure testing. The discharge was contained onsite.
- NW Plant Discharge Notification – 1.30.2019
On January 30, two reclaimed water discharges occurred at the NW Plant. One discharge of about 40 gallons of reclaimed water flowed into an in-plant sanitary sewer. The other discharge of about 550 gallons was caused by a failed line due to construction and was contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.30.2019
On January 30, about 495 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1800 block of Tanglewood Dr NE due to a failed service line. The majority of the reclaimed water ran along the curb into a storm drain in front of this property and the remainder stayed in the yard and soaked into the ground.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.29.2019
On January 29, about 200 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 3900 block of 39th Ave N due to a leak. Approximately 100 gallons ran into a nearby storm drain system, the rest remained in the yard where the leak occurred.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.28.2019
On January 28, about 540.6 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 3800 block of Shore Acres Blvd NE due to a break in the line. The discharge ran into a nearby storm drain system.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.22.2019
On January 22, about 2,888 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1800 block of Michigan Ave NE due to a break in the line. Approximately 2,500 gallons of reclaimed water entered a storm drain and should not directly reach surface waters. The remaining 388 gallons were contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.21.2019
On January 21, about 1,600 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 900 block of 42 Ave NE due to a break in the line. Approximately 1,200 gallons of reclaimed water entered a storm drain and should not directly reach surface waters. The remaining 400 gallons were contained onsite.
- SW Plant Discharge Notification – 1.15.2019
On January 15, about 450 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the SW Plant due to a breach in the line. The discharge was contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 1.2.2019
On January 2, about 650 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged due to a line break caused by traffic at 7500 26 Ave N, which is served by Northwest Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained onsite.
Spill Notifications: 2018 and Prior
Wastewater Solids Discharge Notification – 4.24.2019
On April 24, approximately 25 gallons of wastewater solids was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility due to operator error by a contractor. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
