Full Notification

The City of Winter Springs is notifying residents of an incident along West Lake Howell in Seminole County that could impact residents.

On May 14, 2024, FDEP and the South Seminole and North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority alerted Seminole County of a force main break near the intersection of SR-436 and Howell Branch Road, resulting in an unknown amount of wastewater entering Lake Howell.

The equipment maintained by the City of Maitland, SSNOCWTA, and consultants CHA Engineering has since been repaired, and the leak has been stopped.

Due to the leak, officials advise residents to wait to fish or swim in Lake Howell until further notice while SSNOCWTA monitors water samples for bacteria. 

This notice is being sent to Winter Springs residents due to the water flow from Lake Howell northeast through the City via Howell Creek into Lake Jessup. 

While there are no indications that the portion of Howell Creek within the City limits is affected by the leak, Winter Springs officials are advising residents along the creek to avoid swimming or fishing until it is safe to resume recreational activities.

It is worth noting that the system involved in the leak is maintained by the City of Maitland, SSNOCWTA, and consultants CHA Engineering, NOT the City of Winter Springs.

Residents with additional questions are directed to contact SSNOCWTA at (407) 628-3419 or [email protected].

*************IMPORTANT NOTICE**************
We want to inform you that on May 8, 2024, the City of Winter Springs began transitioning from its current Nixle eAlerts system to the new Alert Winter Springs by Everbridge. 

This change is being made to provide more efficient and effective emergency alerts.  

Please note that even if you previously registered for emergency alerts through Nixle, you must create a new account with Alert Winter Springs by Everbridge before June 28, 2024. 

After this date, the old eAlerts system will no longer be active. To create an account, visit www.winterspringsfl.org/community/page/alert-winter-springs, add your contact and location information, and sign up.

By creating an Everbridge account, you can customize your profile and adjust your notification preferences, whether you prefer to receive notifications via call, text messages, email, or other channels. 

An account will also allow you to update your contact information anytime. We encourage all residents to sign up for Alert Winter Springs as soon as possible to ensure you continue receiving essential emergency alerts. 

Sincerely, The City of Winter Springs