October 19, 2026
CITY OF ORLANDO - LAKE ALERT for Lake Mann
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 where water quality has been a concern.
The City of Orlando is issuing a Lake Alert for Lake Mann due to a sanitary sewage overflow.
Location: 3950 Columbia Street
Cause: An estimated 400 gallons of sewage entered into the stormdrain system impacting Lake Mann due to a private lift station failure with a blockage of fats, oils and grease.
City Response: On October 19, 2026, the City of Orlando was notified about the sanitary sewage overflow. The property owner contracted a private environmental contractor to stop the overflow, clean and sanitize the impacted areas.
The City of Orlando advises that water contact activities, including irrigation, associated with Lake Mann cease until further notice.
City personnel have placed warning signs around the lake and will 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 website
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.