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What is a sewer lift station, and what should I do if the red light is flashing or the siren is going off?: A lift station is a pumping station whose main purpose is to lift wastewater from one level to a higher level, either to pass over some obstruction, or to accommodate changes in elevation in route to either another lift station, or to a wastewater treatment facility. If you see the red light flashing and/or hear the siren, you should immediately call the Utility Department at 407-971-5692 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

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1. What is a sewer lift station, and what should I do if the red light is flashing or the siren is going off?: A lift station is a pumping station whose main purpose is to lift wastewater from one level to a higher level, either to pass over some obstruction, or to accommodate changes in elevation in route to either another lift station, or to a wastewater treatment facility. If you see the red light flashing and/or hear the siren, you should immediately call the Utility Department at 407-971-5692 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

2. Who do I contact if a manhole is overflowing?: If you see a manhole overflowing between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you may call 407-971-5692, after 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.