ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple counties in Central Florida are urging residents to limit their water usage after Hurricane Milton pushed through the area.
After hurricanes and even after storms that bring lots of rain, the overwhelming amount of water can put pressure on sewer systems.
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Here are the counties asking residents to limit their water usage:
Flagler County
Water should be used on an emergency basis only.
Residents need to strictly limit or not do laundry, take short showers, do not water lawns and limit dish washing or any other activity that sends water down the drain and into the sewer system.
Orange County
“Residents are asked to reduce their impact on the wastewater system by reducing water usage when possible. This will reduce the strain on our pump stations and help prevent sewage overflows. Limit large, immediate water usage in dishwashers, washing machines and baths. Water stored in bathtubs should be drained slowly, not all at once.”
The city of Orlando notified residents to limit their water usage as well.
- Avoid using dishwashers
- Refrain from doing laundry
- Flush toilets sparingly
- No trash in toilets to prevent backups
Osceola County
Toho Water Authority asked customers to limit water usage to help reduce flooding and infrastructure impacts.
“This will help area wastewater collection systems that are feeling the strain from the heavy rain and flooding caused by the hurricane to re-establish normal operations.”
Customers should:
- Only use water when necessary
- Avoid dishwasher and clothes washer use
- Keep irrigation systems off
- Avoid contact with standing water
- Report sewer backups by contacting customer service at 407-944-5000
Seminole County
Residents are asked to limit water usage as lift stations are overwhelmed and help prevent sewer overflows.
- Avoid using dishwashers
- Refrain from doing laundry
- Flush toilets sparingly
- No trash in toilets to prevent backups
Volusia County
DeLand
“Residents are still asked to conserve water as the city’s wastewater treatment’s intake structure is flooded. A berm is being built to prevent water from continuing to inundate it. Residents can do essential things like shower, but we ask for everyone to keep that to a minimum.
“Many of our lift stations are also on generator power or completely offline.”
In addition, the city posted that the water is safe to drink for those in DeLand, in order to dispel rumors.
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