Crews working to repair second sewage main break in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood
Crews in Fort Lauderdale are working to fix and clean up another smelly sewage spill in the Rio Vista neighborhood —just two days after an earlier spill on the same 54-inch pipe was plugged, drenching the surrounding neighborhood in sewage.
The new sewer main break is near Virginia Young Park, 1000 southeast 9th Avenue in Rio Vista, the city announced shortly after 5 a.m. Friday.
The break happened to the same pipe in a different location, a city spokesman confirmed.
The rupture is just north of the Tarpon River, not far away from the previously-burst pipe along Ponce de Leon Drive that ruptured Dec. 10.
Crews are trying to prevent the sewage from seeping into people’s homes, according to Local 10.
The first pipe leak, which reportedly spewed sewage into the neighborhood and nearby Tarpon River for nine days, was plugged overnight Wednesday.
Repairs for the first pipe are expected to be be completed by Saturday.
As for Friday’s main break, emergency crews are working to stop the leak and residents are asked to avoid touching any water on the ground. The city said it will not impact drinking water.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.
This bulletin will be updated once more information becomes available.
This story was originally published December 20, 2019 at 7:28 AM.
