ECUA Flood Update: Water, Sewage, Trash

May 3, 2014

Here is the latest post-flood update from ECUA:

Sewer Services:

The Central CWRF is up and running at full capacity and treating the influent at Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) levels.  We have also resumed accepting septage from private haulers at this facility.   The release of secondary treated effluent from the CWRF‘s 70-million gallon wet weather storage pond was made for two reasons:  to accept the maximum flow at the CWRF and manage the stormwater inundation at the plant instead of allowing wastewater and stormwater to surcharge manholes in populated areas of the community, and to protect the integrity of the holding pond.

Flows could have been restricted into the plant keeping it in operation, and treating a fraction of the overall influent.   This would have caused stormwater / sanitary sewer water overflows everywhere.   It was considered to be a much more advisable to centralize the maximum influent at one location, provide minimal treatment (secondary level), and then discharge the flows to a wetlands area, which ultimately flows to the Escambia River. The Department of Health and FDEP representatives agreed with the process.   Essentially we have been pumping huge amounts of stormwater from downtown and populated areas, draining the flooded areas purposely to avoid overflows throughout the county.

The wastewater collection system and lift stations are up and running. We still have some power outages and some lift stations are still submerged by stormwater, but we have everything operational and are using the roving generator crews to manage those issues.

ECUA is working with the City of Pensacola to develop a repair plan for the roadway and utility services for Piedmont Street.   We’re working with the Escambia County Health Department to provide a working solution in lieu of sewer service that will allow residents to remain in their homes during the reconstruction process.  A joint release is being developed for tomorrow from all three agencies with further details.

The wastewater collection system and lift stations are up and running. We still have some power outages and some lift stations are still submerged by stormwater, but we have everything operational and are using the roving generator crews to manage those issues.

Water Services:

The water system is basically intact although there may be isolated repairs we will be making as areas of concern are received from customers.

The MANDATORY BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR EAST PENSACOLA AREA is LIFTED

Effective immediately, the precautionary boil water notice issued for ECUA customers located on the following area has been lifted:

  • North Boundary:   Interstate 10
  • West Boundary:   Tippin/12th Avenue
  • East and Southern Boundaries: Escambia and Pensacola Bays

Two independent sets of bacteriological samples were reported as clear, lifting the notice that was issued on Wednesday, April 30.

Other Precautionary Boil Water Notices
Precautionary boil water notices are still in effect for all the areas listed below while we await results of the second sets of samples, which should be completed Saturday afternoon.  Information will be disseminated to media via release and will also be posted on the Public Advisories section of the ECUA website.

  • Calvin Street between Rhonda Street and Orby Street
  • Orby Street, from Calvin Street west to the dead end of Orby
  • Nowlin Street
  • Daniel Street
  • Rufus Street
  • Rhonda Street, between Calvin Street and Rufus Street
  • Lillian Hwy., west of Bauer Road
  • Joaquin Road
  • Juan Road
  • Bronson Road
  • Bronson Field Naval Recreation Center,
  • Trout Road
  • Hartung Avenue
  • Joceline Road
  • Tracy Road
  • Ogden Road
  • Rosirito Place
  • Cordova Road
  • Moss Drive
  • Sandy Beach Drive
  • Perdido Manor Drive
  • Paradise Ln,
  • Paradise Beach Place
  • Paradise Beach Circle.
  • Residents were advised directly by door-hanger for these three isolated locations and the advisories will also be lifted via door-hanger:

  • Gamwell Road
  • Hurst Hammock
  • 8100 Block of Scenic Hwy.

Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil, or to use 8 drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking of cooking purposes.

Two independent bacteriological samples will be initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours.  Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.

ECUA crews have completed repair work and flushed out the lines.  Residents are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the breaks, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes.  If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at 850-476-0480 for assistance, or see precautionary boil water notice guidelines on the ECUA website at www.ecua.fl.gov

Water service has been restored to Piedmont Road and Crescent Lake, including all other locations that had experienced main breaks.

Sanitation Services
ECUA residential and commercial sanitation collections are delayed by one day for the balance of the week.  Collections scheduled for Friday will be made Saturday.

All services are being provided including curbside recycling, yard waste and bulk waste collections.  Yard waste and bulk waste collection may be delayed due to the heavy volume of flood debris.  Collection crews will be working overtime and weekends until the clean-up is completed.  Please do not place any debris in the right of way unless it is ready to be removed by ECUA collection crews.  For more information, customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at 850-476-0480.

Bristol Park
ECUA will have a special collection scheduled for the Bristol Park area on Sunday, May 4.  ECUA personnel visited the area Friday to speak directly with residents, discuss Sunday’s activities and hear their concerns in advance of the collection.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News