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Contractor error triggers water-main hit, stop-work order and precautionary boil-water notice in Longwood

Longwood City Commission · May 4, 2026
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Summary

A contractor strike of a water main on Pinion/Bears Court prompted a stop-work order for the contractor (Wow), a precautionary boil-water notice, and commissioners to discuss revoking permits or seeking reimbursement for damages; staff said the contractor fired the foreman and the city responded by shutting valves and mobilizing repairs.

A contractor strike of a water main in the Pinion/Bears Court area drew urgent attention from the Longwood City Commission on May 4 after staff described the incident and the city's response.

City Manager (Watson) and Public Works Director Chad Smith reported that staff have been using ground-penetrating radar and utility locates to reduce utility strikes and exercised valves to limit outages. Despite those precautions, a contractor operating for Wow…

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