Boil water notice issued for several Lehigh Acres neighborhoods due to water main break

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WINK)—A water main break in Lehigh Acres prompted a precautionary boil water notice for multiple neighborhoods and Lehigh Elementary School on May 6, 2026.

The Florida Governmental Utility Authority said the break occurred at 1002 East Third Street, causing low water pressure and temporary service interruptions. FGUA crews completed repairs and restored water service to all affected homes and the school.

The precautionary boil water notice affects more than a dozen streets in the area. Affected locations include Cleveland Avenue, Washington Avenue, Thompson Avenue, North Avenue, all homes on Maycrest Road and Richland Road, Highland Avenue, Maple Avenue North, Lake Avenue, Eighth Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Lehigh Elementary School at 200 Schoolside Drive, East Fourth Street, all of East Third Street, David Avenue, and all homes on Thistle Court, Briar Court, Rosewood Court and Oaklawn Court.

FGUA notified customers through its website, text messages, phone calls, and door tags delivered to affected addresses.

The following areas are affected by the precautionary boil water notice:

• 300–321 Cleveland Ave

• 302–321 Washington Ave

• 300–319 Thompson Ave

• 210–320 North Ave

• All homes on Maycrest Rd

• All homes on Richland Rd

• 201–321 Highland Ave

• 200–319 Maple Ave N

• 200–321 Lake Ave

• 200–319 Eighth Ave

• 200–321 Greenwood Ave

• 200–321 Lincoln Ave

• 200–321 Fifth Ave

• 200 Schoolside Dr – Lehigh Elementary School

• 400–1502 E 4th St

• All of East 3rd St

• 218–254 David Ave

• All of Thistle Ct

• All of Briar Ct

• All of Rosewood Ct

• All of Oaklawn Ct

The utility authority encourages residents to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines during the advisory. Customers should bring drinking or cooking water to a rolling boil for 1 minute before use or use bottled water as an alternative.

The notice will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms the water is safe for consumption. A Florida Department of Health-certified laboratory will analyze water samples, a process that typically takes two to three business days.

FGUA apologized for any inconvenience caused by the outage and advisory period. 

Customers with questions may contact FGUA Customer Service Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 239-543-1005.