PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay on Monday is dealing with a “significant” sewer main break that is causing “an active discharge of wastewater onto the ground,” according to city officials.

The main break is near 1050 Clearmont Street NE and involves a 20-inch sewer main that is a primary feed to the city’s wastewater treatment plan.

“Due to the critical nature of the line, the flow cannot be immediately halted, resulting in an active discharge of wastewater onto the ground,” the city said.

Containment efforts are underway and the spill is expected to be under control by mid-Monday afternoon.

“In response, the City has mobilized emergency resources and engaged Cathcart Construction Company, an experienced contractor with a strong record of service to regional municipalities, to isolate and repair the break,” a release reads.

The city said said there is no impact to the drinking water supply and it remains “safe and unaffected.”