Precautionary Advisory Remains In Effect For Inland Waterways, Ft Lauderdale Beach Safe
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FORT LAUDERDALE – The precautionary advisory to avoid water-related recreational activities in Fort Lauderdale's inland waterways remains in effect Saturday.
"The first round of testing from affected waterways produced unsatisfactory results," said a Ft. Lauderdale city official. "Additional testing will continue to take place with more results expected tomorrow, Sunday, June 26."
Ft. Lauderdale Beach is not affected by the precautionary advisory and ocean waters remain safe.
Swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, boating and other water-related activities should be avoided in water bodies within the following boundaries:
North: NW/NE 38 Street
South: I-595/Port Everglades
West: I-95
East: Intracoastal Waterway
The following restrictions will also remain in effect until further notice:
-George English Lake is closed until further notice
-Himmarshee Canal is closed to vessel navigation
-All public boat launches operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale are closed until further notice including:
Cox's Landing / 15th Street Boat Ramp - 1784 SE 15 Street
George English Park - 1101 Bayview Drive
Cooley's Landing - 450 SW 7 Avenue
Riverland Woods Park - 3950 Riverland Road
The precautionary advisory is the result of two sewer line breaks; one located at 1101 Bayview Drive in George English Park and a second located under water at SE 10 Avenue and SE 2 Street near downtown. Crews continue to make repairs on both pipes.
For more information, contact the City of Fort Lauderdale 24-hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000 or visit: http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv