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E. coli is present in the City of Melbourne’s water
E. coli bacteria were found in one routine sample point at 1037 Ashley Avenue in Indian Harbour Beach on April 10, 2025. These bacteria can make you sick and are especially a concern for people with weakened immune systems.
This positive E.coli sample could be due to a laboratory error and was only found at 1 location in the water system. However, bacterial contamination can occur when increased run-off enters the drinking water source (for example, following heavy rains). It can also happen due to a break in the distribution system (pipes) or a failure in the water treatment process.
Additional sampling upstream and downstream of 1037 Ashley Avenue in Indian Harbour Beach has been collected. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria are present and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 48-hours of this notification.
Please see this list of Frequently Asked Questions. You may also call 321-608-5700.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by bacteria and other disease-causing organisms are available on the EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water Website at https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water.
*Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. *
