Miami Beach Issues Swimming Advisory

MIAMI BEACH, FL — A swimming advisory has been issued for a portion of Miami Beach after work crews damaged a wastewater line.

"The City of Miami Beach was notified that Jaffer Well Drilling, a subcontractor for Hy-Power, damaged a wastewater force main in the area of Michigan Avenue between 17 Street and Lincoln Road," city officials said Wednesday. "City staff immediately mobilized crews to minimize the amount of discharge and contain the break."

The swimming advisory has been issued for Collins Canal from Lake Pancoast on 24 Street and Collins Avenue to Biscayne Bay.

"The city will continue to sample the water and will notify residents once the advisory has been lifted," Miami Beach officials said.

For more information, call Kevin Pulido of the city's Neighborhood Affairs Division at 305.673.7000 Ext. 22112 or send an email to KevinPulido@miamibeachfl.gov.