Precautionary Advisory Issued for Inland Waters in Fort Lauderdale

A broken sewer line has caused a precautionary advisory for inland waterways in the east Las Olas Boulevard area of Fort Lauderdale.

The City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Health Department issued the advisory on Tuesday as crews work to repair the line.

Officials advise residents in the boundaries to avoid swimming, fishing and water sports in the following areas:

Northern boundary: Northeast 1st Street
Eastern boundaries: Northeast 18th Avenue and Southeast 17th Way
Southern boundary: The New River
Western boundaries: South Victoria Park Road and Southeast 17th Avenue

For more information, contact the City of Fort Lauderdale's 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 or click here.

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