Altamonte Springs issues alert after sewage leaks into Lake Orienta

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The city of Altamonte Springs on Monday issued an alert after sewage leaked into a lake.

Officials said a sewer pipe either broke or malfunctioned, causing a spill into Lake Orienta.

The city warned people not to swim or fish in the lake until tests show the water is safe.

Drinking water was not affected, officials said.