Health & SafetySaturday, November 7
Flood spills prompt no-swim and no-irrigation advisories at seven Palm Beach County locations
The 5AM Boynton Beach team
If you're near the Intracoastal or Riviera Beach, we'd stay out of the water for now. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County issued no-swim and no-irrigation advisories Nov. 3-5 at seven locations, citing possible bacterial contamination after this week's flooding.
Seven locations have no-swim advisories
| Location | Connected to |
|---|---|
| Blue Heron Blvd. and Gardens Rd. | C-17 Canal |
| West 30th St., Riviera Beach | City stormwater canal |
| 603 Anchorage Dr. | Canal to the Intracoastal |
| Delphia St. and Dock St. | Pine Lake |
| Flagler Dr. and Plymouth Rd. | Intracoastal |
| Flagler Dr. and Bunker Ranch Rd. | Intracoastal |
| Flagler Dr. and Summa St. | Intracoastal |
Source: WPEC
- Drinking water: not affected by these spills
- Still missing: test results and dates for lifting warnings
- Stuart: untreated wastewater entered Frazier Creek on Nov. 3
About 50,000 gallons overflowed near Anchorage Park after floodwater entered manholes and overwhelmed Seacoast Utility Authority's gravity sewer system, according to a notice posted by North Palm Beach. It happened at Lift Station 54 and reached a stormwater basin connected to the Earman River, which flows into the Intracoastal.
50,000gallons of wastewater overflowed near Anchorage Park
The overflow occurred at Lift Station 54, according to North Palm Beach's notice.
Source: WPEC
Water with high levels of fecal bacteria can cause disease, infections or rashes, the health department's alert says. If you touch affected water, wash up, especially before eating or drinking. Questions? Call DOH-Palm Beach at 561-837-5900, or 561-881-1888 after hours.
Sources: WPEC, The Boca Raton Tribune