Pressure Back for Some, But Boil Water Notice Continues

ST. PETE BEACH – Pinellas County Utilities has resorted water pressure to most of its customers in St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde, but that doesn’t mean the need to boil drinking water has passed.

According to the utility, a water line break is to blame for the problem.

“Crews located a break in the potable water system at 75th Avenue and Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach. Crews will work throughout the day to restore pressure to the remaining customers close to the break who are still without pressure,” the agency wrote in an email to media. “Customers may experience lower than normal water pressure while the system returns to normal operation. The complete break repair could take several days.”
As work continues, a precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect for a minimum of 48 hours. The notice will be rescinded when tests show water is once again safe to drink.

“Once satisfactory water quality is restored, please run cold water through all plumbing fixtures for several minutes until water is clear,” the agency advised. “Residents are advised to shut off ice makers and dispose of any ice made during the affected period.”

For more information about boil water notifications, visit www.pinellascounty.org/boilwater. Customers with questions can call 727-464-4000.

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