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Residents press Zephyrhills to act on Waters Edge sewer odor; city weighs rental scrubber and manhole piping
Summary
Waters Edge residents said a persistent odor has displaced households; city staff said gas intrusion into homes was reduced by backflow valves but off‑gassing remains. Staff proposed a short‑term rental scrubber (2–4 week lead), permanent units (12–15 weeks) and piping inside the manhole to reduce turbulence; council urged faster interim mitigation and an independent report.
Residents of the Waters Edge community and nearby park attendees pressed the City of Zephyrhills on Feb. 23 for faster action to address months‑long sewer odors and, in some cases, gas intrusion into homes.
Penny Wickstrom told the council that the smell remains "bad in the park" and asked whether a scrubber had been installed; Jerry Richards called the city’s responses "Band‑Aids" and urged an independent assessment of the original design, installation and inspections. Utilities staff said they have reached out to the insurance company and expect an adjuster to inspect the…
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