Winter Haven Condo Residents Raise Health Concerns Over Failing Sewer System

Failing Sewer Infrastructure in Winter Haven

• 🏠 Residents of Orchid Springs Village, a 55-plus community in Winter Haven, are experiencing significant sewer problems, including backups during rainstorms.
• ⚠️ The core issue is the community's lift station, with two of the four pumps not functioning correctly for years.
• 🚨 A recent discovery revealed that the bottom of a catch basin had eroded, allowing raw sewage to potentially seep into the ground.

Health Risks and Resident Concerns

• 👴 The community has a large population of elderly residents and individuals with autoimmune deficiencies, making the sewer issues a primary health concern.
• 💧 When it rains, plumbing backs up, and in some areas, water is seen coming out of the sewer lines.

Lack of Response and Urgency

• 📞 Residents have repeatedly contacted the Orchid Springs Water and Sewer Department and Bay Tree Management but have faced delays and unaddressed issues.
• 🛠️ Despite previous maintenance, a crucial pump was not fully replaced, and required alarms were installed but are inaccessible to residents.
• 🗣️ Residents are calling for immediate fixes to prevent the situation from escalating into a larger health hazard.