Pensacola Beach water main break reported, ECUA will shut off water 11 p.m.

A significant water main break has occurred on Pensacola Beach, and ECUA crews cannot respond due to current storm conditions and bridge closures.

ECUA intends to shut off the water system at approximately 11 p.m. tonight or until water pressure falls significantly.

Storm surge and tide levels will also inundate the sewer collection system, which further necessitates the need to shut off the water system.  

ECUA urged residents who are still on Pensacola Beach to store water if possible.

ECUA will dispatch crews to locate the break and make repairs as soon as possible post-storm.