Collier County Public Utilities is asking residents to reduce their water usage. If residents don't they say they may have to shut off water.
They say no one should be using dishwashers, clothes washers or putting water into the sewage system. Because of the high volume of water entering the wastewater collection system, the county is experiencing sewage overflows.
If you have a sewage spill inside your home, you can clean it by:
- Limiting access to the areas/items. Do not let children or pets play in the area.
- Wearing protective clothing such as rubber boots and waterproof gloves.
- Cleaning walls, hard-surfaced floors and other household surfaces with soap and water then disinfect with a solution of 1/4 cup bleach per one gallon of water. Dry out affected items to prevent mold growth.
- Do not mix ammonia cleansers with bleach as toxic vapors will form.
- Discard items that cannot be washed or dry cleaned, such as mattresses, carpeting, wall coverings and upholstered furniture.
- Minor spills requiring immediate attention may be disinfected with regular garden lime from a garden shop. Follow the lime container’s label instructions for personal protective equipment needed. Use lime outdoors only.
- Sprinkle the lime onto the spill so the spill is dusted mostly white on the surface. If the residue is thicker in some places, use a rake to mix the lime and residue into the soil.
- Let the are dry in the sun for a day before allowing access.
