Town of Windermere -

Pool and spa discharge water often contains concentrations of algaecides, bromine, chlorine, muriatic acid, salt, diatomaceous earth (DE) powder, and/or sand at levels that are harmful to our environment.

When not properly managed, pool and spa discharge waters can pollute our lakes, rivers, springs, and wetlands, harm aquatic animals and plants, and reduce water quality. Learn how to prevent pool pollution of our surface waters.

Important:

• NEVER drain pool or spa water into a septic system, as this may cause system failure.

• NEVER discharge directly into a street, storm drain, creek, pond, lake, river, or any other surface water body.

• Pool construction sites must apply best management practices (BMPs) to keep all materials and chemicals on-site.

• Homeowners are responsible for violations that occur on their property; enforcement and fines could result from illicit discharges.

• Dewatering activities may require a separate permit from Orange County Public Works, Orange County Development Engineering Department, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and/or the applicable Water Management District.

This is an article that can be found at the Orange County website about Pool Pollution Prevention: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/Environment/poolpollutionprevention.aspx

For more information, contact:

Orange County Environmental Protection Division

3165 McCrory Place, Suite 200

To learn more about the NPDES Stormwater Program, visit their website:

Stormwater Program

Learn how you can help to keep our waters clean by visiting our own Stormwater Page: https://www.town.windermere.fl.us/page/stormwater