Second Break in Water Main Discovered

Update, 3:45 p.m.: The water has been turned back on after repairs were made in the wake of a second shutdown of a water main serving the area of Coronado and Cross Creek drives. The precautionary boil order remains in effect. 

Earlier: The second break is in the same general location as the first break, which was repaired early this morning, the county said.A second break in a water main serving the area of Coronado and Cross Creek drives occurred this afternoon, Sept. 1, and repairs are under way, according to a county press release. The water has been turned off. The precautionary boil water advisory issued after the first break, which occurred in the evening of Aug. 31, is still in effect.

The county said it has no reason to believe the drinking water was contaminated, Florida law requires that drinking water providers issue precautionary boil water advisories to customers affected by pressure losses in water mains.

While the advisory is in effect, the county advises affected customers to boil all tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing of food utensils, making ice, brushing teeth or for first aid, making sure the water is brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Boiling the tap water disinfects it, destroying any harmful microorganisms.

Over the next few days, the county will collect a series of samples in the affected area and analyze them to ensure the drinking water wasn’t contaminated by potentially harmful bacteria during the service interruption, the county said. Customers will be notified by automated telephone calls that the boil water advisory has been canceled.