Boil water notice after water main break

By NATHAN MAYBERG nmayberg@breezenewspapers com

A boil water notice is in effect for the Town of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break which occurred Saturday evening

In a statement posted on the town’s website Saturday, residents from Andre Mar to Sabal were informed they may have limited water supply “until all repairs are completed as this is closest to where the break on Estero was ”

The boil water remains in effect until further notice Town of Fort Myers Beach Communications Director Jennifer Dexter said the water main break was caused by a contractor accidentally hitting the water main “It was on Estero Boulevard between St. Peter’s and Bay Mar” Dexter said

“The town was notified by residents,” Dexter said

Dexter said the contractor was excavating on Estero Boulevard when he struck the water main

Due to the water main break Saturday evening, the water needs to be tested a few times before the all-clear can be given, the town said in a statement on its website

According to the town's statement, the water main break caused the entire town to have no water or a small amount of water pressure

Under a boil water advisory, it is recommended that water be boiled for several minutes in advance of consumption or use

The town recommends bringing your water to a rolling boil for one minute to use water for drinking, brushing your teeth, making ice, washing your hands before eating, washing dishes, cooking surfaces, raw foods, or rinsing food, preparing other drinks like baby bottles or juices