Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) reported — The City of Palm Bay-Utilities Department, Oct 10, 2026

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{
  "INCIDENT_NUMBER": 202610184,
  "INCIDENT_NAME": "1158 Meadowbrook DR NE SSO",
  "INCIDENT_REPORT": "Incident Date/Time: October 10,2026, approximately 5:00 PM Location: 1158 Meadowbrook Rd NE in Palm Bay, FL, 32905 along the bike path Facility: City of Palm Bay Utilities Incident Number: 2026-10184 Incident Description: On October 10, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, an 8\" asbestos concrete force main was heavily damaged by hydrogen sulfide. The corroded pipe blew apart on top right next to a previous repair. The damaged force main resulted in the release of approximately 63,000 gallons of untreated/raw wastewater. Approximately 1,500 gallons were recovered during the response. The discharge affected the ground, stormwater, and immediate containment area. Based on the incident report, no surface water impact was identified. Response and Corrective Actions: City of Palm Bay Utilities personnel responded to the incident. The line was repaired with 2 8\" Hymax couplers and PVC pipe. The force main is back on-line. CHC was actively applied for disinfection throughout the spill, clean up is complete. The affected area was subsequently washed down. Recovered wastewater was transported to the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (NRWWTP) for proper handling. Preventive Measures: The entirety of this asbestos concrete pipe is in need of complete replacement to prevent further failures and is in the works for the City to complete. Regulatory Notification: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and State Watch Office were notified on October 10, 2026. The incident was reported under Incident No. 2026-10184.",
  "DATE_TIME_OF_REPORT": 1791726482000,
  "RELEASE_START_DATE_TIME": 1791590400000,
  "RELEASE_ONGOING": "N",
  "RELEASE_END_DATE_TIME": 1791590400000,
  "FACILITY_NAME": "The City of Palm Bay-Utilities Department",
  "FACILITY_ADDRESS_LINE_1": "1158 Meadowbrook RD NE",
  "FACILITY_ADDRESS_LINE_2": null,
  "FACILITY_CITY": "Palm Bay",
  "FACILITY_STATE": "FL",
  "FACILITY_ZIP5": 32905,
  "AFFECTED_COUNTIES": "Brevard",
  "MIGRATED_OFFSITE": "N",
  "MIGRATED_COUNTIES": null,
  "LATITUDE": 28.014245,
  "LONGITUDE": -80.64046,
  "DATUM": "WGS84",
  "MAP_SOURCE_SCALE": null
}

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