DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The major water main break over the weekend in the City of Delray Beach continues to be a problem. City officials late Wednesday extended the request for all residents to cease irrigation. Here’s the official update:
>> The City of Delray Beach is extending the request for residents and businesses to pause all lawn and landscape irrigation for an additional 72 hours, as a precaution.
This helps prevent low water pressure and reduces the likelihood of a citywide boil water notice.
What residents/businesses should do (during the next 72 hours)
- Please stop all lawn and landscape irrigation through Saturday, Jan. 10.
What the City is doing
- To maintain reliable service during repairs, the City has temporarily opened emergency interconnections with neighboring utilities.
- The free chlorine period originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, through Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, began early on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026, to support system reliability during repairs.
City staff is working diligently to restore normal operations and maintain safe, reliable water service. <<
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