Contractor Breaks Vero Beach Water Main, Sparking Boil Notice for 15th Street Homes

The City of Vero Beach issued a precautionary boil water notice Thursday evening for roughly a dozen addresses on 15th Street after a contractor struck and broke a two-inch PVC water main, city officials said.

Residents at 4212, 4215, 4220, 4222, 4230, 4232, 4235, 4240, 4242 and 4245 15th St. are affected. The notice means anyone at those addresses should boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth until the city confirms the water is safe.

The city issued the notice at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, April 2, public records show. Crews repaired the damaged main and restored water service by 9:10 a.m. Friday — less than 13 hours after the break was reported. The city hand-delivered precautionary notices to all affected customers.

Bacteriological sampling was underway Friday, officials said. The boil water notice will remain in effect until lab results confirm the water meets safety standards. Customers will be notified directly when the notice is lifted.

The city did not identify the contractor responsible for striking the main.

WHAT TO DO: Affected 15th Street residents should boil all tap water for at least one minute before use. For questions or updates, contact the City of Vero Beach Utilities Department at (772) 978-5200. Indian River County residents can also reach Indian River County Emergency Management at (772) 226-4600 for general public safety guidance.

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