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Residents say sewer gas from Lift Station 37 damaged belongings; city pledges engineer report in 30 days
Summary
Multiple Waters Edge RV Park residents told the Zephyrhills City Council that sewer gases from Lift Station 37 have caused property damage and persistent noxious odors; utilities staff said tests found no extreme hydrogen sulfide levels, the vent stack was raised and engineers are preparing a report within 30 days.
Dozens of residents of Waters Edge RV Park told the Zephyrhills City Council on Jan. 12 that persistent sewer odors from Lift Station 37 have damaged electronics, jewelry and other belongings and made some homes uninhabitable.
"Those toxic gases and noxious odors continue to be an issue in our park," said Penny Wickstrom (Lot 205), who provided photos and a packet she said documents corrosion and ruined items she attributes to sewer gases. Patrick Schmitz, speaking for a relative who owns Lot 204, said appliances are blackened and corroded since March. Other…
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