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<\/a>\nAt approximately 1:30 p.m. today, March 3, the Withlacoochee\nWastewater Treatment Plant was brought online and returned to\nnormal operation, after a loss of function for only three days\ncompared to the nine days of complete loss of function experienced\nin the flood of 2009. Today, the river receded to the point where\nthe temporary by-pass pumps could be connected to the existing\nvalves. The system was turned on, became fully operational and began\nfull treatment capabilities.\n<\/p>\n![](\"\/blog\/images\/6a0120a58214e4970b017744385f7c970d-pi.png\")
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<\/a>\nIn this event, the electric system, chlorine cylinders, de-chlorination\nsystem and all flooded areas were turned off to avoid the\ndamage that was experienced in 2009.\n<\/li>\n![](\"\/blog\/images\/6a0120a58214e4970b017d4172dba6970c-pi.gif\")
<\/a>\naffected by the\nrecent flood event. The\n![\"Valdosta](\"\/blog\/images\/6a0120a58214e4970b017c3749ebd4970b-pi.jpg\")
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<\/a>\nWith the flood waters beginning to recede, the city has initiated\ncleanup efforts in low-lying and flooded areas, which include\ndisinfection where necessary. Cleanup efforts will continue for\nseveral days or until all affected areas have been disinfected and\ncleaned. Until then, the city continues to encourage the public to\navoid any contact with the flood waters for their health and\nsafety. For more information, contact the\n![](\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8357\/8357596732_d08a52cb69_n.jpg\")
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