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55-Gallon ‘Unknown’ Drums Removed From Century Water Well Site And Destroyed
February 14, 2024
According to a filing Tuesdaywith the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), four “unknown substance” 55-gallong drums have been identified, removed from a Century water well site, and destroyed.
In a January 30 warning letter, FDEP cited a possible violation after finding four 55-gallon drums on-site at the town’s Well #1 on Blackmon Street that had been there for at least four years with ” unknown substance” inside.
An account manager for the Layne Christensen Company, said in an email Tuesday to the town and FDEP that samples appeared to be the “same vegetable grade oil that was bailed from Well #1 when it was changed to water lubrication.” The barrels were removed and disposed of properly.
FDEP identified 34 other potential violations of Florida statutes and codes. Other findings included improper safety equipment, insufficient chlorine in the water, an emergency plan dated 2012, and that laboratory and other data was being falsified. A daily log sheet was pre-filled by the town’s operator with sampling results before the sampling analysis was conducted, FDEP said. The town has hired an attorney to respond to the remainder of the FDEP warning letter.
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11 Responses to “55-Gallon ‘Unknown’ Drums Removed From Century Water Well Site And Destroyed”
What a shame the Veggie oil was “destroyed”. It would have powered somebody’s diesel engine (maybe the water districts well pumps) and saves some fuel expense.
It would have shown a more environmental use and possible some good publicity.
There not even giving correct bills. I’ve had many people come to me about high water bills. There trying to make up for money going else where like pockets. The sad thing is the ones who work there are proud to say they do. There not fooling anyone. A couple of the employees there are ok but most needs legal repercussion.
Century is the new camp Lejeune, and wait there’s more….. To be continued.
This is what happens when you pay staff $10-$12 an hour to do important work! I am certain those that are responsible for this don’t care. They are barely making any money anyway.
This is absolutely disgusting!! There should be a public announcement to NOT use the water! I do not appreciate having to pay for city water, when what what we are getting is probably sewer water anyway!
Obviously, the Town of Century has no intention or interest in asking its citizens through referendum about disincorporation of this local government.
It is now truly up to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Legislature, along with input from the Emerald Coast Utilities Utilities Authority, as to what needs to be done with this incompetent municipal body.
No grants, shared revenue sources, or special appropriations need to be awarded to this local government from this moment forward. The County should take over governance, and ECUA should take over all utilities. This local government will put its own citizen’s safety at risk. Shut it down immediately.
I live in a surrounding area of Century! I am embarrassed to say CENTURY to anyone. I will claim Alabama. Instead. Beings I am only 1 mile from the state line!! Sad so sad! Mr Boutwel tried to fix things and got run off and over ruled! Sad is what century is!!!!!
WELL UNDER EPA RULES THE TOWN WATER OPERATOR SHOULD BE FRIED AND HIS LICENSE REMOVED AND PAY A FINE. .AS ONE WHO HAD A LICENSE BUT THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN, WATCH AND SEE THIS HOLE TOWM OF CENTURY IS A BIG JOKE. CLOSE IT ALL DOWN STATE BE FORE SOMEONE DIED
A very tiny eye drop of the entire of the degrading health of so many communities. #accountability
REGARDING:
“A daily log sheet was pre-filled by the town’s operator with sampling results before the sampling analysis was conducted, FDEP said.”
I guess nobody appreciates a good psychic.
‘Eh just sit ‘em over there, we’ll get to ‘em eventually’
One down and 34 to go.
Progress can now be seen in the town of Century.
Congratulations to the citizens of Century!
It should be pretty clear now that this town council can’t get much right. Safe, reliable water is a primary essential to life, anwhere. Dear State legislator, put this place out of its misery and get them some help, please.