SANFORD, Fla. – An ongoing “ odor issue ” in Sanford could soon be eliminated, according to the city manager on Wednesday.

In a release , City Manager Norton Bonaparte announced that the city’s utilities team implemented changes at the North Water Reclamation Facility to mitigate the stench.

As part of these fixes, the utilities team has ordered a custom odor control exhaust fan to replace the damaged one, Bonaparte said. In the meantime, a temporary fan has been brought in to provide a little relief until the new fan can be installed.

[BELOW: News 6 takes a look at what’s causing the stink in Sanford]

As of Wednesday evening, Bonaparte said the city expects to have the new fan installed by late November.

“I understand how unpleasant this issue has been for those affected, and I s

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