Dana O'Connor
Key Points
- A 12-inch water main broke east of Rock Springs Road in Apopka, disrupting water service to about 200 homes and damaging East Welch Road on Monday.
- Water service was restored by 5 p.m. after repairs, but a boil-water advisory remains in effect for affected subdivisions and businesses until safety tests clear the water.
- Eastbound lanes of Welch Road were closed due to damage and were expected to reopen around 7:30 p.m.; residents are advised to boil water or use bottled water for safety.
A precautionary boil-water advisory remains in place after a broken water main disrupted service to about 200 Apopka homes Monday and damaged a section of East Welch Road.
The 12-inch main broke east of Rock Springs Road, according to the city of Apopka. Water service had resumed by 5 p.m. after crews repaired the line.
The break also damaged the roadway, leading authorities to close Welch Road’s eastbound lanes in the area. The city estimated that the road would reopen around 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The advisory applies to Wekiva Park and Park View subdivisions, as well as PNC Bank, 7-Eleven and Wekiva Plaza, according to a separate city notice.
However, the city’s notice about the road closure identified the affected residential areas as Parkview and Wekiva Glen subdivisions. It said approximately 200 homes lost service.
Until the city lifts the advisory, affected customers should use bottled water or boil tap water for at least one minute before using it to drink, prepare food or ice, brush their teeth or wash dishes.
The restriction will be lifted after testing determines that the water is safe for consumption.
Questions may be directed to Apopka Utility Operations at 407-703-1731. The Apopka Chief has also recently published a guide explaining where residents can report water, sewer and other service problems. The city will post updates through its online Alert Center.