Groveland Boil Water Advisory: Water Main Break Affects About 3,500 Homes

A large water main break near Groveland's Sunshine Water Treatment Plant put the city's northern service area under a precautionary boil water advisory on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, affecting about 3,500 homes. The main has been repaired and the plant is running again, but the Groveland boil water advisory stays in place until water test results come back, expected Thursday, Oct. 1.

Reporting via South Lake Tablet (Michelle Delaney, with updates from the City of Groveland) and WESH 2 News (Hayley Crombleholme). Status as of Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Check the City of Groveland for the latest.

What caused the Groveland water main break?

The City of Groveland first reported the break around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, near the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant. The plant's entire service area saw lower-than-normal water pressure until crews could isolate the break. By 10 a.m., the city had issued a precautionary boil water advisory while pressure tests were underway. WESH reported that residents along Cherry Lake Road, State Road 19, Wilson Lake Parkway and U.S. 27 could see low pressure. The city says the main was repaired Tuesday evening.

When will the Groveland boil water advisory be lifted?

The city pulled a first water sample at 8 p.m. Tuesday and a second at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Results are expected Thursday, Oct. 1. If the samples come back clean, the city says the advisory could be lifted, likely before noon Thursday. Until then, it remains in effect for the northern service area.

• Homes affected: about 3,500, per WESH.
• Resident information line: 352-429-2740.
• Bottled water: the city held distribution at Cherry Lake Preparatory Academy on Tuesday and Wednesday.

What is Groveland doing to fix its water system?

Groveland's public works director told WESH the city is pursuing short- and long-term fixes. That includes a $7.8 million state grant for issues at the Sunshine Water Plant and a new water treatment plant already under construction. "Had that plant been online today, there would have been no disruption for our residents," he said. Per WESH, the city council also suspended a planned water rate increase on Monday night. The city has apologized to residents for the inconvenience.

Third water disruption in Groveland this month

This follows a Sept. 16 pump failure at the same plant that affected roughly 5,000 residents, and a second advisory last week that covered 13 neighborhoods. If you own in, or are considering, Groveland's northern neighborhoods, it is useful context to track while the city works through its upgrades. It is background, not a verdict on any one home or community.

Quick answers about the Groveland boil water advisory

What caused the Groveland boil water advisory?
A large water main break near the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant caused low pressure across the plant's service area, so the city issued a precautionary advisory while it made repairs.

How many homes are affected?
WESH reported about 3,500 homes were affected on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

When could the advisory be lifted?
The city expects water test results Thursday, Oct. 1, and says the advisory could be lifted that morning if samples come back clean.

Who do Groveland residents call for information?
The City of Groveland's resident information line is 352-429-2740.

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Read the full original report at South Lake Tablet. Additional reporting: WESH 2 News.