Palm Beach County, FL

05/17/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2022 06:17

Advisory from Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department

​Just after 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 17, Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) received an alertthat an independent and unaffiliated contractor working in the area, struck a PBCWUD water main line.

Our team was immediately deployed and arrived on scene at the intersection of Orange Boulevard and 140th Ave. North in suburban West Palm Beach.


Due to the water main break, both northbound and southbound lanes at the intersection of OrangeBoulevard and 140th Ave. North are shutdown. The lanes will remain closed while repairs are underway. Driversshould use an alternative route until repairs are completed. PBCWUD has issued a precautionary boil water notice forthe area from 100 LN North to Orange Boulevard & Seminole Pratt to Bay Hill Drive. Other PBCWUDcustomers are not affected and do not need to boil their water. Customers will be notified immediately when theadvisory is lifted.

For more information, visit pbcwater.com or contact our customer service team at 561-740-4600, option 1