Boil water advisory issued for hundreds of Winter Springs residents

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Hundreds of Winter Springs residents are being asked to boil their water following a main break.

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The city said crews working on a fiber optic line caused that water main to rupture on Monday.

Initially, homes on Clearn and Tam Courts were put under a precautionary boil water advisory.

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Overnight, officials expanded the advisory to include 425 homes along Sheoah Boulevard south to 3rd Street.

Addresses impacted by the water main break include:

• 600-634 Anhinga Road
• 620-636 Clearn Court
• 430-520 Club Drive
• 619-621 Daron Court
• 626-632 Falcon Court
• 10-541 Moree Loop
• 600-672 Nighthawk Circle
• 501-510 Osprey Lane
• 501-530 Shane Circle
• 405-700 Sheoah Boulevard
• 100-406 Silver Sea Road
• 500-510 Spoonbill Court
• 650-659 Tam Court
• 631-640 White Ibis Court

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Officials said residents should follow these precautions until further notice:

• Boil water intended for consumption: It is recommended to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or any other activity that involves consuming water.
• Use boiled or bottled water: Please use boiled water or commercially bottled water for all food preparation, including washing fruits and vegetables, and making beverages such as coffee and tea.

The notice will stay in place until tests show the water is okay to use, the city said.

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