This message is to share recent progress and general updates regarding the “No Contact with Water" advisory that remains in place for Park View Canal. The City continues to prioritize improvements to the infrastructure and the above-ground sanitation in the proximity of Park View Canal and is planning future upgrades using the approved funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 budget. 

Water sampling results continue to show a fecal indicator bacteria concentration that exceeds recreational water quality standards established by the Florida Department of Health. The advisory recommends not swimming or engaging in recreational water activities (i.e. fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) along the waterway until the advisory is lifted. The City of Miami Beach continues to work closely with water quality experts and governmental regulatory agencies to address the water quality concerns in this waterway. 

The City Commission unanimously passed item C7 L at the December 13, 2023 City Commission meeting, which authorized the Administration to procure the services of Dr. Solo-Gabriele to conduct a post-study after the implementation of short-term actions. The study is planned for this summer and the details are being finalized.

Short – Mid Term Actions Include:

• Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades: The Phase II North Beach and Park View Extended Area project is 80% complete. As part of Phase II, the City has been lining the sewer lines from 73 to 75 Street. 65% of the lining has been completed and we are working diligently with the contractor to have this project finalized by May 2024.

• Stormwater treatment: $200,000 in funding for design and permitting has been approved to reduce litter from entering the waterway near the canal. This will be achieved by retrofitting the current gravity stormwater system with advanced water quality treatment devices. $2 million has been earmarked for the construction phase of the project for the FY 2025 budget. The Public Works Department is currently negotiating a task for this design with a consultant.

• Dredging: $500,000 for dredging design and permitting was approved within the current budget for the Park View Canal dredging project. The project aims to improve flushing and remove sediment and marine debris from the canal. The City has executed a Consultant Service Order and issued a Purchase Order to the consultant for the required surveys, and the design and permitting portion of the project.

Notifications for the commencement of upcoming work will be provided.

Above-Ground Cleanliness

To address above-ground cleanliness that impacts the canal, the City continues to conduct routine inspections. Code Compliance continues focusing on proactive patrols while enforcing the cleanup of pet waste, Parks & Recreation continues their roaming patrols, and Environment & Sustainability staff alongside the Public Works Operations team continue to work with Homeless Outreach on their increased routine site visits. Sweeping and hand litter collection continue on Park View Island and additional pet waste dispensers were installed in high-traffic areas. 

An action plan has been created, and current efforts are focused on infrastructure testing and improvements, and above-ground sanitation and code enhancements. To learn more about the water quality within the Park View Canal please visit www.mbrisingabove.com/Parkview.

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How Can You Help

• Avoid using fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides on your lawns. When it rains, these can flow into the storm drain.
• Don’t blow or rake leaves and lawn clippings into the street that can end up in the storm drain or nearby waterways.
• Keep your trash cans covered with lids.
• Pick up after your pets.
• If you see pollution via discharge report it to 305.673.7625
• If you see something, say something!

Who to Contact

Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator, Dexter Peralta at DexterPeralta@miamibeachfl.gov