Water Main Breaks on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Utilities crews are repairing a water main break that has interrupted service to about 700 residential units in the area of Seaside Drive off Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key.

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 tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing 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. Bottled water can be used as an alternative to boiling the tap water.

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. Customers will be notified by automated telephone calls that the boil water advisory has been canceled. 

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000.