Wastewater-Breaks-Result-in-No-Contact-with-Water-Advisory
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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2020
Wastewater Breaks Result in No Contact with Water Advisory
— Along the Western Waterways and Bay in Miami Beach —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach has issued a precautionary advisory to avoid
recreational water activities along the western portion of Miami Beach’s waterways. In addition,
the city is now asking residents and businesses citywide, along with the Town of Surfside and
Bal Harbour Village, to heed a voluntary water reduction for the next 24 hours in order to reduce
the amount of water that is entering the wastewater system as a result of the recent force main
breaks.
On Monday evening, Jaffer Well Drilling contractors hit a 42-inch wastewater force main on
Michigan Avenue, just north of Lincoln Road. The break has been causing increased flows
throughout the remainder of the system, and this morning there was a 30-inch wastewater force
main rupture at 28 Street and Pine Tree Drive.
An additional smaller break has occurred on 72 Street and Harding Avenue. Passersby should
exercise caution along the streets and sidewalks in the vicinity of this area, along with 28 Street
and Pine Tree Drive.
Advisories will be posted at public waterway access locations, and the city is working closely
with all governmental regulatory agencies to ensure extensive measures are being tak en to
protect public health and the environment.
Public beaches along the Atlantic Coast have not been impacted. Once again, the water is safe
to drink, but the city is asking the community to please limit water use to reduce wastewater
flow.
Please click here to read this morning’s press release.
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