Fort Lauderdale residents and visitors have been advised to temporarily avoid a stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway due to a recent sewer overflow. The City of Fort Lauderdale issued the precautionary advisory immediately following the incident at 3100 NE 48th Street, cautioning the public to steer clear of water-related recreational activities in the area delineated by NE 49th Street, NE 47th Street, Bayview Drive, and W Tradewinds Avenue.
The advisory notably includes a warning to not to go swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, or canoeing in the affected waters. According to the official City of Fort Lauderdale's announcement, water sampling will take place daily to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the waterway. Only when satisfactory test results are repeatedly obtained will the advisory be expected to lift.
For those seeking additional details or who might have concerns regarding the advisory, the City has provided contact information; individuals can reach out to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Customer Service Center by calling 954-828-8000 or by emailing [email protected]. Furthermore, they stress the importance of staying informed about emergencies and encourage citizens to sign up for Alert FTL, a program that provides quick dissemination of critical information through phone, text, and email communications. Instructions and access to this service can be found at the City's website.
In the meantime, the City will continue to provide updates as they become available.
