Some Clearwater Residents Advised To Boil Water After Main Break

Clearwater FL

27 October, 2021

4:22 PM

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CLEARWATER, FL — Crews working in Coachman Park have accidentally struck a water main which is causing low and no water pressure for customers on Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and in some downtown locations. Clearwater Public Utilities crews are aware of the break and are on site to determine necessary repairs. Due to low water pressure as a result of the water main break, a precautionary boil water notice is in effect for water customers in Island Estates, Clearwater Beach and parts of Sand Key. It has been determined that downtown customers are not affected by this break. Like this article? Sign up for our newsletter and get it delivered every weekday. It's free! Residents are advised to boil water that will be used for drinking or cooking for a period of one minute, for at least the next two days to make sure that the water is safe. Showers are safe to take; just be sure not to drink the water. Ice machines may contain ice that was made after the break was repaired, so it might be best to toss it out. The city will let the affected residents know when laboratory results have been returned and they no longer need to boil water. Water service and pressure is expected to be restored in the next few hours.