Water Leaks, Breaks and Emergencies
Published on September 11, 2026
Drew Street Water Main Break
Update as of 7:02 p.m. Sept. 11
Repairs are now complete, and crews are backfilling the roadway. All lanes of Drew Street are reopening within the next half hour, with exception of one lane along westbound Drew Street, where construction will resume as usual.
No utility customers were affected, and a precautionary boil-water order is not necessary. Thank you for your patience during today's activities.
Update as of 4:23 p.m. Sept. 11
Crews continue making progress on repair efforts. There will be no boil-water order issued, and customers were not impacted.
Update as of 3:27 p.m. Sept. 11
These actions have been taken:
- Public Utilities crews dispatched to the incident.
- Clearwater Police dispatched for traffic and public safety assistance.
- Public Works Traffic Operations requested to assist with westbound Drew Street lane closures.
- Necessary 20-inch gate valves identified and operated to isolate the damaged section.
- Water main successfully isolated at approximately 2:00 PM
- Notification sent to public communication
- FDOT is being notified and coordinated with as necessary.
- Contractor, engineers, and appropriate City personnel have been notified.
Update as of 2:52 p.m. Sept. 11
All travel lanes of Drew Street are closed from Highland Ave to Betty Lane. All intersections are closed, while Highland Avenue and Betty Lane remain open to facilitate detours. The water is no longer flowing, and additional information will be posted when available.
Initial Update at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 11
All lanes of Drew Street are currently closed after a 20-inch water main was struck between Orangeview Avenue to Betty Lane. City crews are on site working to shut off and isolate the break so excavation and repairs can begin. Drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
Boil-Water Orders in Clearwater
There are no current boil water notices at this time.
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