Fort Lauderdale City Mayor | City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale City Mayor | City of Fort Lauderdale
The City is taking immediate action in response to an incident involving a pumping contractor who, during sanitation bypass operations, discharged approximately 3,000 gallons of sewage into the stormwater system instead of the sewage system at George English Park. The sewage subsequently entered the George English lagoon.
Our Public Works team acted swiftly upon discovering the error. Both boat ramps in the vicinity have been closed, and our staff has been in direct communication with the park management to ensure comprehensive coordination.
Regulatory agencies were promptly notified, and our team has placed floating booms at strategic points to contain and mitigate the impact. We have activated an emergency contractor to perform cleanup of the waterway and adjacent lands. Water samples are being collected and analyzed, and a no-swim advisory has been issued to ensure the safety of the community until testing shows there is no risk to residents.
We understand the gravity of this situation and the potential concerns it may raise. This is unacceptable. Rest assured, we are fully committed to resolving this matter promptly and transparently. Regular updates will be provided to keep you informed about our progress and any necessary precautionary measures.
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