Updated April 5th, 2021 at 13:06 IST

Florida tries to stop "catastrophic" pond collapse

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said crews were working to prevent the collapse of a large wastewater pond to avoid a "catastrophic flood."

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said crews were working to prevent the collapse of a large wastewater pond to avoid a "catastrophic flood."

Manatee County officials said the latest models show that a breach at the old phosphate plant reservoir in the Tampa Bay area could gush out 340 million gallons of water in a matter of minutes, risking a 20-feet high wall of water.

Authorities say 316 homes have been evacuated.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection said the water in the pond is mixed saltwater with processed water, but not expected to be toxic.

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Published April 5th, 2021 at 13:06 IST