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/global/water/home.page 2023-03-01 2023-03-01T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Jennifer L. Messemer-Skold [email protected] 786-552-8251 Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department issues No-swim advisory Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department crews repaired a 12-inch wastewater pipe that broke at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. The break resulted in approximately 5,000 gallons of wastewater to spill from the pipe, but staff recaptured approximately 2,200 gallons. Because a portion of the remaining 2,800 gallons entered Biscayne Bay, a no-swim advisory has been issued. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department crews repaired a 12-inch wastewater pipe that broke at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. The break resulted in approximately 5,000 gallons of wastewater to spill from the pipe, but staff recaptured approximately 2,200 gallons. Because a portion of the remaining 2,800 gallons entered Biscayne Bay, a no-swim advisory has been issued. The no-swim advisory includes the waterways surrounding Joia Beach, Venetian Causeway Park, Watson Island Marina and Yacht Haven Grand Miami Marina. The no-swim advisory also informs the public to avoid other water recreational activities such as fishing and boating.  Sampling will be conducted by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources for the posted waters and the advisory remains in effect until two consecutive days of clear testing occur. It is the priority of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to provide safe, reliable service to its customers. For additional information about Department services and programs, visit the WASD <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/water/home.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. no 2023 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Water and Sewer 1 rel1677645168024637 Water and Sewer local county miami-dade department department Water and SewerWASD Contact Us /global/water/contact-water-sewer.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department We provide water and wastewater services directly to more than 400,000 retail customers and indirectly through wholesale (municipal) utilities. We provide high-quality drinking water and wastewater services, promote water conservation and work to safeguard public health and the environment. We provide water and wastewater services directly to more than 400,000 retail customers and indirectly through wholesale (municipal) utilities. These services include water supply, transmission, treatment, distribution, conservation, wastewater collection, treatment, disposal and water reclamation. You can pay your water bill online, through the mail or at any of our three customer service centers or a number of private payment centers located throughout Miami-Dade County. Developers rely on our review and approval of plans, including system points of connection, water and wastewater service agreements, new mains conveyance and meters. There are currently dozens of projects underway to enhance and upgrade our infrastructure utilizing state-of-the-art technology. This will create new jobs and increase service capacity that will support opening more businesses in the community. <ul> <li><a href="/global/navigation/prindex.page?ORGANIZATION=org1462998603451523">Read Department Press Releases</a></li> <li><a href="/global/calendar/water.page">Calendar of Events</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/wasd-june2025-banner.png Director Jay Fink Jay Fink /global/government/biographies/water-and-sewer.page Water and Sewer Douglas Office - 3071 SW 38th Ave [loc146248540340065] : Miami ^ 33146 loc146248540340065 305-665-7477 /global/water/home.page facebook twitter instagram linkedin To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Shelly-Ann Davidson [email protected] 786-552-8370 water-and-sewer org1462998603451523 loc146248540340065 Water and Sewer Douglas Office 3071 SW 38th Ave Miami 33146 305-665-7477 /global/water/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram,linkedin https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeWater,https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeWater,https://www.instagram.com/MiamiDadeWater/,https://www.linkedin.com/company/miami-dade-water-and-sewer-department/

MIAMI-DADE ( March 01, 2023 )–

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department crews repaired a 12-inch wastewater pipe that broke at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. The break resulted in approximately 5,000 gallons of wastewater to spill from the pipe, but staff recaptured approximately 2,200 gallons. Because a portion of the remaining 2,800 gallons entered Biscayne Bay, a no-swim advisory has been issued.

The no-swim advisory includes the waterways surrounding Joia Beach, Venetian Causeway Park, Watson Island Marina and Yacht Haven Grand Miami Marina. The no-swim advisory also informs the public to avoid other water recreational activities such as fishing and boating.

Sampling will be conducted by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources for the posted waters and the advisory remains in effect until two consecutive days of clear testing occur.

It is the priority of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to provide safe, reliable service to its customers. For additional information about Department services and programs, visit the WASD website.

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