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More than 300 homes were evacuated in Tampa Bay, Florida, after radioactive sewage containing phosphorus and nitrogen began to leak from a nearby reservoir.
Thirty-one acres embedded in a phosphorous gypsum base, located next to a former phosphate plant, contain millions of liters of sewage that also contains trace amounts of radium and natural uranium. Wastewater is a by-product of fertilizer production.
The seriousness of the situation is well illustrated by the fact that local authorities are warning against:
There is a danger that the wall of the reservoir will rupture and 2.3 billion liters of radioactive sewage will flood the surrounding areas, mainly agricultural, in a matter of minutes.
According to the BBC, the leak has not stopped so far, and thousands of gallons of water are currently being pumped from the reservoir to reduce pressure on the walls.
By declaring a state of emergency, federal funds can be requested to prevent a potential disaster so that more pumps and machinery can be controlled on site.
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