LAKE MARY, Fla. — A hydrogen peroxide leak at a water treatment plant in Lake Mary was repaired Friday afternoon.
Lake Mary police said the 50% strength leak was reported around 6 a.m. Friday at the treatment plant located at 263 Rinehart Road. The leak was in a vapor form. As of 2 p.m., officials said the leak was repaired.
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Police said there was no imminent danger to the public, and the city’s water is safe to drink.
Police said Lake Mary firefighters, the Seminole County Hazmat Team, Seminole County Environmental Services, and the Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Response were all on scene assessing the incident.
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Officials said they did reverse 911 calls to people in the area to provide updates on the situation.
The city set up a citizen hotline for residents with questions about the situation. They can call 407-585-1391 for updates.
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