The water in Fort Lauderdale may change color beginning on Monday due to work on a new water center, city officials announced.
The city said it was preparing to bring the new Prospect Lake Clean Water Center online in fall 2026.
As part of that work, starting Monday, crews will “flush raw water piping at the Prospect Wellfield to clean the system and remove sand, grit, and other debris. This step is essential to ensure high-quality water from the new facility once it is fully operational.”
During that process and through next year, the Fiveash Water Treatment Plant will not have access to certain wells.
“Some wells with naturally higher organic content will need to be used, which may cause your water to appear slightly different than usual,” the city said in a statement.
Is my water safe to drink in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. City officials said despite the color change, the water remains safe to drink and meets all primary drinking water standards.
When will the water color go back to normal in Fort Lauderdale?
According to officials, the color change is temporary and will improve once the new plant is operational in fall 2026.
Why is Fort Lauderdale working on the water center?
“This work is a critical step in upgrading our infrastructure to deliver the highest-quality water to every home and business in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding municipalities,” officials wrote.