April 16, 2026
The City of Orlando has LIFTED the Lake Alert for Lake Orlando.
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April 4, 2026
CITY OF ORLANDO - LAKE ALERT for Lake Orlando
To address citizen concerns related to water quality, the City of Orlando's Streets and Stormwater Division has developed a Lake Alert public information system to provide seasonal and localized warnings for City of Orlando lakes. An announcement has been provided below regarding the lake(s) where water quality has been a concern.
The City of Orlando is issuing a Lake Alert for Lake Orlando due to a sanitary sewage overflow.
Location: 4140 Southlake Orlando Parkway
Cause: On April 3, 2026, an estimated 1000 gallons of sewage entered into the stormdrain system impacting Lake Orlando due to a directional drilling company hitting a force main pipe.
City Response: The City of Orlando repaired the force main pipe, stopped the overflow, and sanitized the impacted area.
The City of Orlando advises that water contact activities, including irrigation, associated with Lake Orlando cease until further notice.
City personnel will place warning signs around the lake and begin collecting water samples on a routine basis to test the E. coli counts. Once E. coli counts meet acceptable State Water Quality Standards, we will remove the warning and share this update on our Lake Alert Hotline number (407.246.2220) and our Lake Alert webpage.
Please continue to check our website or call the Lake Alert Hotline for the most up-to-date information regarding your lake. Learn more about sewage overflows on our website.
For more information regarding the sewer discharge, please contact Chancey Springstead, Water Reclamation Compliance Program Manager, at chancey.springstead@orlando.gov.
For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Program Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.