BREAKING NEWS: LATEST ON SEWAGE LINE BREAK AFFECTING TOWN
April 26, 2024 - 10:00pm
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has lifted the health advisory for MOST of the water bodies in Lake Clarke Shores. The small area that remains under a warning is the L-10 canal that runs behind homes on Mediterranean Rd. W. between Florida Mango Rd. and W. Lake Drive, as well as the canal that runs between Waterway Dr. and West Lake Dr.
SEE THE MAP AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE.
All other areas in Lake Clarke Shores are no longer under an advisory and may resume water-related activities and resume the use of water for irrigation.
April 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
We continue to deal with the effects of the City of Lake Worth Beach sewer line break.
Lake Clarke Shores residents remain under an order to stay away from the water. Continue to avoid contact with the water. Continue to shut off all irrigation systems that pull water from the lake or canals.
Your drinking water is not affected by the incident.
April 15, 2024 - 4:00pm
The City of Lake Worth Beach now says it has successfully stopped the 36-inch regional wastewater force main leak. Click here for the Lake Worth Beach Facebook page where they are posting the latest information on their efforts. Clean up efforts are underway.
Lake Clarke Shores residents remain under an order to stay away from the water. Continue to avoid contact with the water. Continue to shut off all irrigation systems that pull water from the lake or canals.
Your drinking water is not affected by the incident.
There is no estimate on when Florida Mango Rd. may reopen.
April 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
The Palm Beach County Health Department has issued a warning affecting all waterways in Lake Clarke Shores. All contact with water in the canals and Lake Clarke should be avoided. All irrigation systems pulling water from any waterway within LCS should be turned off. Affected waterways include:
- Lake Clarke and Lake Clarke Shores
- L-10 Canal
- L-9 Canal
- Grassy Saw Lake
- Lake Osborne
- C-51/West Palm Beach Canal
- Canal between Waterway Drive & Lake Drive
- Canal between Lake Drive and Pine Tree Lane
- Keller Canal
- Other nearby surface water bodies connected to the above listed water
The Great American Cleanup event scheduled for April 20th has been CANCELED.
April 10, 2024 - 3:00pm
Crews from the City of Lake Worth Beach (the city responsible for the pipe) are working to contain the leak. Until further notice, LCS residents along the southern border of the town adjacent to the L-10 canal should take the following precautions:
- Do not use water drawn from the canal for irrigation.
- Keep pets away from the water.
- Do not come in contact with the water.
- Avoid recreational activities in the water.
The city of Lake Worth Beach is the lead agency handling the break and cleanup. For progress updates on the leak and repairs, contact the City of Lake Worth Beach.
Traffic: Florida Mango Rd. is closed in both directions at the site of the break near the L-10 canal (near the southern border of the town). All north/south traffic between Forest Hill Blvd. and 10th Ave N. should use Congress Ave. Local traffic may access Arabian Rd. W. from Forest Hill Blvd.
April 9, 2024 - 10:30pm
BREAKING NEWS: Another sewer line has ruptured, possibly affecting the southern most section of the town. This break is near Florida Mango Road near the L-10 canal (near Arabian Rd. W.) adjacent to the town's southern border. Crews are assessing the damage. Affected areas could include homes along Mediterranean Rd. W, Waterway Dr., and Wilton Dr. It is unclear whether the pipe is maintained by the Village of Palm Springs, the City of Lake Worth Beach, or another organization. Until further notice, residents are advised to avoid contact with the water in that area, and to turn off irrigation if it draws water from the canal.
