<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0stS8O_1FMx5MYy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0stS8O_1FMx5MYy00" width="1140" height="641" ><h2>Water Main Break at Harn Boulevard and the U.S. 19 Frontage Road</h2><p>Update 10:30 p.m. - The U.S. 19 Frontage Road is currently reopened; however, the entrance to Harn Blvd. from the Frontage Road will remain closed. Roadway closed signs are placed along Harn Blvd. to notify drivers.</p><p>Crews will return tomorrow morning to investigate, excavate, locate the damaged section, and begin assessing the necessary repairs.</p><p>4:00 p.m. Crews from Clearwater Public Utilities are on site of a water main break at Harn Boulevard and the U.S. 19 frontage/service road. On Sept. 21 in the afternoon, crews were notified that a contractor performing directional drilling struck what is believed to be a 12-inch water main. City water crews are currently on site working to locate and identify the necessary valves to isolate the affected section.</p><p>FDOT has arrived on site, and the contractor remains on site as well. The contractor has currently isolated the affected section of the U.S. 19 frontage road.</p><p>At this time, we are uncertain how long until repairs are completed or the frontage road will be closed. Check back for updates.</p><h2>Sanitary Sewer Overflow</h2><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2SOAQf_1FMx5MYy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2SOAQf_1FMx5MYy00" width="1652" height="993" ><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2O9pii_1FMx5MYy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2O9pii_1FMx5MYy00" width="620" height="699" ><p>A sanitary sewer overflow occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on September 19 at the intersection of Holt Avenue and Russell Street. A power outage disrupted automatic operations at the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility. When the system was switched to manual operation, it did not function as intended, causing a backup in the wastewater collection system and an overflow from a nearby manhole. The initial estimated spill volume is approximately 35,686 gallons. This estimate will be updated as additional information becomes available.</p><p>The overflow was stopped at approximately 8 a.m. on September 19. Crews vacuumed, raked, and washed down the affected area and applied lime as part of the cleanup.</p><p>The overflow reached a stormwater outfall and entered Stevenson Creek. Water-quality sampling began on September 20. Updates will be posted as laboratory results become available.</p><p>Public awareness signs have been posted at all sampling locations, with additional signs placed at the locations shown on the map. The spill was reported to the State Watch Office (#2026-9293) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (#34286).</p><h2>Boil-Water Orders in Clearwater</h2><p>Effective Sept. 21, crews have repaired a 6-inch water main break on Bay Esplanade between Mandalay and Bruce avenues. Precautionary boil water notices have been given to Bay Esplanade 1010, 1015, 1018, 1021, 1031. Repairs are have been completed, and the precautionary boil-water order remains in effect. Check back for details.</p><p>There are no other active boil water notices in the city at this time.</p><h2>Want Webpage Updates? </h2><p>Check back to this page at <a href="https://www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/Water-Emergencies-and-Boil-Water-Orders">MyClearwater.com/BoilWater</a> for issues with Clearwater's water systems, or click at the bottom of the page to subscribe for website updates.</p></div></body>

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Water Main Break at Harn Boulevard and the U.S. 19 Frontage Road. Update 10:30 p.m. - The U.S. 19 Frontage Road is currently reopened; however, the entrance to Harn Blvd. from the Frontage Road will remain closed. Roadway closed signs are placed along Harn Blvd. to notify drivers. Crews will...

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