Precautionary no-swim advisory issued for Virginia Key area

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) crews are on-site at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at Virginia Key, to resolve a mechanical failure at one of the plant’s grit chamber buildings. The event caused an overflow, which was stopped and contained within the facility. Repairs are on-going.

However, in an overabundance of caution, sampling of the surrounding waterways, including Biscayne Bay will be conducted by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County and the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.  

Signs will be placed designating the affected areas and the advisory will remain in effect until two consecutive days of clear testing occur after repairs are completed. We will continue to communicate with the public until the advisory has been lifted.

The No-Swim Advisory also informs people to avoid other water recreational activities within the boundaries such as fishing and boating.

The no-swim area includes Norris Cut to the north, Bear Cut Bridge to the east, William Powell Bridge to the west and Dog Beach to the south.
 
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.