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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 – 12.04.2019
On December 4, approximately 9,534 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1800 block of 72nd Ave due to a break in the line. The reclaimed water main has been shut down until repairs can be made. Approximately 8,581 gallons flowed into a stormwater retention pond.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 12.04.2019
On December 4, approximately 2,400 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 600 block of Somerhill Dr. NE due to a rusted galvanized steel fitting. The majority of the discharge entered a storm drain that empties into a retention pond.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 12.04.2019
On December 4, approximately 50 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility due to a break in the line. The discharge was contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 11.08.2019
On November 8, approximately 6,450 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at 1531 Cheyenne St. NE when a reclaimed service saddle broke causing this leak. Approximately 4,840 gallons flowed into a residential canal on Tampa Bay. Reclaimed water will be unavailable over the weekend for customers in the area while repairs are made.
- Digested Sludge Discharge Notification – 11.06.2019
On November 6, approximately 500 gallons of digested sludge was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 10.28.2019
On October 28, approximately 100 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site.
- Sludge Discharge Notification – 10.24.2019
On October 24, 0.5 gallons of waste activated sludge was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 10.20.2019
On October 20, approximately 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged from the Northeast water reclamation plant. The discharge was contained on site.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 10.15.2019
On October 15, approximately 660 gallons of wastewater was discharged from a manhole on 26th Ave. S between 47th and 46th Ave. S due to grease. Approximately 260 gallons was vacuumed and the rest flowed to Boca Ciega Bay.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 10.14.2019
On October 14, approximately 7,221 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 100 block of Bay Point Dr. NE when a contractor broke a reclaimed water service line while excavating. Approximately 6,491 gallons flowed to Tampa Bay.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 10.08.2019
On October 8, approximately 30 gallons of wastewater was discharged from a manhole at the intersection of 44th St. S and 49th Ave. S due to a stoppage caused by grease. The area has been cleaned and disinfected. Approximately 5 gallons traveled to a storm drain that leads to Maximo Moorings Canal.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 09.18.2019
On September 18, approximately 5,000 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a break in the line by a contractor.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 09.11.2019
On September 11, approximately 9,500 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 5100 block Venetian Blvd. NE due to a break in a reclaimed water service line. Approximately 7,600 gallons flowed into Tampa Bay.
- Digested Sludge Discharge Notification – 09.10.2019
On September 10, approximately 800 gallons of digested sludge was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a leak. The discharge was cleaned, disinfected and contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 09.08.2019
On September 8, approximately 50 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility due to a break in the line. The discharge was contained onsite.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 09.08.2019
On September 8, approximately 8,600 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 8400 block of Tobay Rd. N due to a break in the line. The discharge ran along the curb to the east and into a catch basis that leads to a canal.
- Grease Interceptor Contents Discharge Notification – 08.26.2019
On August 26, approximately 2 gallons of grease interceptor contents were discharged on private property at the 3200 block of 1st Ave. S due to private lift station failure. The discharge flowed into a parking lot and storm drain. There is no evidence of discharge leaving the property.
- Partially Treated Effluent Discharge Notification – 08.19.2019
On August 19, approximately 10 gallons of partially treated effluent was discharged from the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Partially Treated Effluent Discharge Notification – 08.19.2019
On August 19, approximately 2 gallons of partially treated effluent was discharged from the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Partially Treated Effluent Discharge Notification – 08.19.2019
On August 19, approximately 350 gallons of partially treated effluent was discharged from the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Permit Violation Notification – 08.17.2019
Violation date(s): 08/17/19
Water Reclamation Facility: SOUTHWEST
SINGLE DAY VIOLATION (<5.0mg/L)
Maximum Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 50 mg/L
Volume: 6.61 Million Gallons
Comments: Extreme wet weather flows caused an increase in the plant effluent turbidity & suspended solids. Flow was diverted to the Reject Tanks. Hourly TSS sampling was begun at 19:30. Pumping to the reject tanks wasn't sufficient due to construction and only having two backwash pumps in service. At approximately 17:50, flows exceeded reject capability and off-spec water was diverted to the Injection Wells. The turbidity returned to compliance level at 22:30 and TSS at 23:30. The reclaimed water tank did receive an estimated 0.7 MG of off-spec water and the tank wash flushed according to protocol. At no time did off-spec water enter the Public Access Reuse System. - Wastewater Discharge Notification – 08.17.2019
On August 17, a resident reported an unknown volume of wastewater that discharged from a manhole overflow at the location of 42nd St. S and 41st Ave. S. Wastewater entered a stormwater catch basin, which flows to Boca Ciega Bay.
- Partially Treated Effluent Discharge Notification – 08.17.2019
On August 17, approximately 10,000 gallons of partially treated effluent was discharged from the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility. The discharge was contained on site.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 08.17.2019
On August 17, approximately 1,200 gallons of wastewater discharged from multiple manholes that overflowed in the area between 12th and 5th St. North between 50th and 54th Ave. North. Wastewater was running into the stormwater system which discharges to the 54th Avenue Ditch and into Placido Bayou.
On August 17, approximately 100 gallons of wastewater discharged from a manhole overflow at the location of 1st Ave N and 28th Ave N. Wastewater went down the curb and entered a stormwater catch basin, which flows to Coffee Pot Bayou.
On August 17, approximately 100 gallons of wastewater discharged from a manhole overflow near 1st Street N and 40th Ave N in the alley. Wastewater entered the adjacent stormwater catch basin, which flows to a canal near 45th Avenue North and out to Smacks Bayou. - Wastewater Discharge Notification – 08.15.2019
On August 15, approximately 100 gallons of wastewater was discharged from adjacent manholes on 66th Way N near 36th Ave N. The discharge was contained on site.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 08.15.2019
On August 15, approximately 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged from a manhole in the rear easement on 35th Ave N along Boca Ciega Bay. The discharge was contained on site.
- Waste Sludge Discharge Notification – 08.08.2019
On August 8, approximately 50 gallons of waste sludge was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclaimed Facility due to a failed pipe connection. The discharge was contained on site.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 08.08.2019
On August 8, approximately 10 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclaimed Facility due to a leaky valve box from an underground valve. The discharge was contained on site.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 08.06.2019
On August 6, approximately 7,000 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1300 block of 39th Ave. NE due to a break in the line by a plumbing company. The discharge flowed into the storm drain. City crews have made the necessary repairs.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.25.2019
On July 25, approximately 6,400 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1900 block of Brightwaters Blvd. NE due to a break in the line when a service saddle clamp disconnected. The discharge flowed into the storm drain that leads to Snell Isle Harbor. Reclaimed water service will temporarily be unavailable for customers in the area while repairs are made.
- Waste Sludge Discharge Notification – 07.22.2019
On July 22, approximately 200 gallons of waste sludge was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility during scheduled valve replacement. The discharge was contained on-site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.17.2019
On July 16, approximately 1,630 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 2600 block of 46th Ave. S due to a break in the line by a landscaper. The discharge was contained on-site, in the curb line and in the storm drain system.
- Waste Sludge Discharge Notification – 07.16.2019
On July 16, approximately 1 gallon of waste sludge was discharged at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility during contractor inspection of a discharge pump. The discharge was contained on-site and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.12.2019
On July 12, approximately 600 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a privately-owned manhole at 116th Ave. N due to an accumulation of rags and grease blocking discharge pipe. Approximately 450 gallons flowed to Leisure Lake and the remaining was vacuumed. The area was disinfected and warning signs were placed.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.10.2019
On July 10, approximately 675 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the intersection of 1 Ave. N & 13th St. due to a break in the reclaimed water main by a contractor. Approximately 500 gallons flowed to Booker Creek and 175 gallons into the storm drain. The reclaimed water main was shut off to stop the leak until repairs can be made.
- Waste Sludge Discharge Notification – 07.09.2019
On July 9, approximately 50 gallons of waste sludge was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Plant due to a contractor hitting a sludge sample return line while digging. The discharge remained on site. Repairs were made and the area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.08.2019
On July 8, approximately 1,500 gallons of wastewater was discharged out of a manhole at the 1200 block of Eden Isle Blvd. NE due to a line blockage from an unknown material. The discharge flowed to a nearby stormwater catch basin. The blockage has been cleared and repairs will be made.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.07.2019
On July 7, approximately 4,000 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 2000 block of Iowa Ave. NE due to a service saddle clamp failure and flowed to Tampa Bay. The reclaimed water main will temporarily be shut off for the impacted block until repairs are completed.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.01.2019
On July 1, approximately 1,720 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 1100 block of North Shore Dr. NE due to a break in the reclaimed water service line. Approximately 860 gallons were contained on site.
- Private Property Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.01.2019
On July 1, approximately 45 gallons of wastewater was discharged on private property near the intersection of 9th Ave. N and Queen St. N due to a blockage in a 4-inch lateral line. The discharge flowed into a nearby stormwater gutter. The area was cleaned and disinfected and the property owner was advised on next steps.
- Wastewater Sludge Discharge Notification – 06.17.2019
On June 20, approximately .5 gallons of return activated sludge was discharged at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility. A sample bottle spilled and some leaked out onto a cement slab and was contained on-site. The area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Suspended Solids Discharge Notification – 06.17.2019
On June 17, approximately 50 gallons of mixed liquor suspended solids was discharged at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. An operator was flushing a sample line and the sample sink drain got clogged during flush which caused the sample sink to overflow. Most of the spill flowed to drains, which lead to an in-plant lift station for return to the treatment plant. Approximately one gallon overflowed onto the ground. The area was cleaned and disinfected.
- Private Property Wastewater Discharge Notification – 06.07.2019
On June 7, approximately 50 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a privately-owned lift station on private property at 2800 34th St. N due to a power failure. The area has been cleaned and disinfected.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 05.28.2019
On May 28, approximately 2,537 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 900 block of Bay St. NE due to a break in the line by a contractor. Approximately 2,284 gallons flowed to Riviera Bay. Repairs have been made.
- Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 05.23.2019
On May 23, approximately 5,544 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 100 block of 38th Ave. SE due to a break in the line. Approximately 4,990 gallons flowed to Big Bayou and 554 gallons down the storm drain. The leak has been stopped.
- Permit Violation Notification – 05.22.2019
Water Reclamation Facility: SOUTHWEST
SINGLE DAY VIOLATION (<1.0mg/L):
Report date: 5/22/2019
Violation date(s): 5/22/2019
Minimum Daily Chlorine Residual: 0.01 mg/L
Comments: A contractor closed the feed line to our two running bleach pumps resulting in an unexpected and rapid drop in our chlorine residual. With ongoing construction at our backwash pump station, we were unable to reject to the 15MG tank before off spec water got out onto the reuse system and wells. 0.027 MG was sent to Deep Well Injection, 0.057 MG went to the RWS, 1.101 MG was captured in the 15 MG Reject Storage Tank to be retreated. - 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site 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 on site 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
- 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 on site.
