The City of Melbourne is repairing a water main in South Melbourne Beach, causing temporary disruptions for some residents. Crews began work on the project last week after a break in the pipeline was discovered during routine inspections. The repair is expected to take two weeks, with crews working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents in the 1200 block of South Harbor Drive and surrounding areas may experience reduced water pressure or brief outages during the day. The city has not yet identified the exact cause of the break but says it is addressing the issue to prevent future disruptions. City officials emphasized that the repair is part of a larger effort to update aging infrastructure across Brevard County. A spokesperson for the city said workers are using standard procedures to fix the line, including digging trenches and replacing damaged sections. Residents with concerns are being directed to call the city’s public works department at 321-754-4000. The project is funded through a $2.3 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation, which the city received in 2022 to repair water mains in several coastal areas. Officials say the work is necessary to avoid more severe leaks that could damage nearby homes and roads. The repair site is marked with cones and warning signs, and traffic on South Harbor Drive has been rerouted to maintain safety. The city says it will provide updates on social media and through its website as the project progresses. Nearby businesses have been notified to prepare for potential disruptions, though most have not reported significant issues so far. The repair is one of several infrastructure projects the city is handling this year, including road resurfacing and sewer line upgrades in the Cocoa Beach area.