NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A pipe that was leaking sewage into the Oleta River in North Miami Beach has been temporarily contained, county officials have announced.

According to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, crews were able to block the leak after more than 1.6 million gallons of wastewater passed through.

A precautionary swim advisory remains in effect for parts of Northeastern Miami-Dade County until water samples pass testing.

The affected areas include Maule Lake, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Haulover Inlet, Greynolds Park and the Oleta River State Park.

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