FORT MYERS
The City of Fort Myers confirms there was a water main west of I-75 in Fort Myers Monday morning. It continues to affect several businesses and communities in the area.
According to the City, crews with the public works department are in the process of repairing a 24-inch water main break near the interstate. It’s considered to be in an isolated area.
The City advises water being used for drinking, cooking, ice making, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled while the break is under repair.
Areas impacted by water main break
This water main break impacts the following subdivision communities: Colonial County Club, Pelican Preserve, Kingsbridge, The Plantation, Botanica Lakes, Marina Bay, Arborwood Preserve, Reflection Isles, Heritage Palms, Summerset at Plantation, Lexington Palms at the Forum, Paseo and Olympia Pointe.
Residences and businesses in the vicinity of the break include:
- Treeline Avenue form Colonial Boulevard to Daniels Parkway
- Six Mile Cypress Parkway from Colonial Boulevard to Penzance Boulevard
- The Forum from MLK Boulevard to Colonial Boulevard
The boil water notice to all impacted areas will remain in effect until the repair is completed and a bacteriological survey shows water is safe for consumption.
Anyone with questions can contact the City of Fort Myers Public Works Department at 239-321-8100.
Trust us to update you when the City of Fort Myers says all areas under the boil water notice are safe to drink and consume water.
