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Kissimmee Businesses Choke on Unbearable Foul Odor
27 May
Summary
- A foul odor from a waste site has become unbearable for businesses.
- The state fined Kite Technology USA $2,500 for air pollutant violations.
- Business owners are considering relocation due to the persistent stench.
Businesses in Kissimmee are facing significant disruption due to a persistent, foul odor originating from the Kite Technology USA wastewater treatment facility. The stench, described as worse than rotting eggs, has led to migraines and nausea for local business owners, with some considering relocation.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has taken action, issuing a $2,500 fine to Kite Technology USA on April 3rd after finding that the odor violated state rules regarding air pollutants. The company was ordered to implement an odor management plan and begin constructing a permanent enclosure to contain the smell.
This is not the first violation for Kite Technology USA. Records indicate the company was fined over $30,000 in February for multiple stormwater violations, including issues with deteriorating tanks, exposed liquid waste, and a failed containment mechanism. FDEP ordered corrective actions within 30 days and stipulated additional fines for future runoff violations.
