December 11, 2023
CITY OF ORLANDO - LAKE ALERT for Lake Rabama
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.
Type of water quality concern: Possible elevated E. coli counts due to elevated E. coli concentrations
Location: Near intersection of Curry Ford Road and Conway Road
The City of Orlando is issuing a Lake Alert for Lake Rabama due to elevated E. coli counts. On December 8th, The City of Orlando retrieved water samples from Lake Rabama and detected levels of E. coli that exceed state water quality standards set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. As a health precaution, The City of Orlando advises that water contact activities, including irrigation, associated with Lake Rabama cease until further notice. City Stormwater personnel will place warning signs will 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 the 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 here.
For water quality questions, please contact Lisa Lotti, Stormwater Compliance Program Manager, at lisa.lotti@orlando.gov.