A recent study conducted in Mount Dora, a small town in Lake County, has uncovered the likely source of a foul odor that has been troubling residents for years. Contrary to initial beliefs, the odor is not emanating from the city’s wastewater treatment plant but is more likely linked to a landfill on State Road 46. This revelation comes after two separate studies commissioned by the city, costing nearly half a million dollars collectively.
The first study ruled out the wastewater plant as the source of the smell but failed to pinpoint an alternative origin. The subsequent study, partly funded by Lake County, focused on identifying the specific source of the chemical odor, with hydrogen sulfide being a major component of the offensive smell reported by residents in the area.
V&A Consulting Engineers, the firm behind the latest study, analyzed various potential odor sources, including wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and processing facilities. The investigation narrowed down the probable sources to three main candidates: the city’s wastewater plant, the Mid-Florida Mount Dora Landfill, and Shelley’s Septic, a waste processing facility.
Hydrogen sulfide data collected by the city’s odor loggers revealed the highest concentrations at the landfill, peaking at 1,300 parts per billion. Although this level is not considered harmful, residents have reported health issues such as headaches and aggravated asthma symptoms due to the persistent odor in the area.
The study results point to the landfill as the primary culprit behind the pervasive odors experienced in southeast Mount Dora. However, some residents remain skeptical, questioning the methodology of the study and expressing concerns about the city’s wastewater plant.
While the landfill operator emphasized compliance with air quality regulations and pledged to address any concerns raised by regulatory authorities, the city refrained from issuing a statement, focusing instead on collaborative efforts with Lake County to address the issue at its source.
Residents like Caleb Soileau, who lives near the landfill, have called for more accountability from regulatory bodies and the facilities in question. Regardless of the specific source, community members are eager for a resolution to the odor issue that has plagued Mount Dora for years.
As discussions continue on how best to tackle the problem, the findings of the study have shed light on a longstanding environmental concern in the area, prompting further dialogue and action to address the root cause of the foul odor affecting residents in Mount Dora.
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