Chemicals are an important part of our industry. For nearly 100 years, chlorine has been used safely and effectively to promote a clean and safe water supply. Our utilities use chlorine for various treatment processes. It, along with other chemicals is stored at our water and wastewater plants. Therefore, there is a remote possibility an accidental leak may occur. We are pleased to announce that we have developed a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that will provide an extra measure of safety to the programs that we already have in place.

Our RMP was submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) by June 21, 1999, as required. This was one of the largest programs undertaken by the USEPA since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1990. It is one more way for utilities to make sure that their operations are safe for the community, the environment, and their employees. If you should wish to review our Risk Management Plan, it is available at the Ormond Beach Public Library, 30 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach.

We are committed to the health and safety of our public. Our first layer of protection is our highly skilled, well-trained safety-aware workforce. We routinely evaluate and update our equipment, training, and procedures. We believe that preventing accidents is the most effective way of managing risks.

We work very closely with our local law enforcement and fire department, who work with other local emergency units and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to provide a rapid response to any potential accident. Should you require further information, please call (386) 676-3240, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.