Hillsborough County Crews Shut Off Water in Area Along Gibsonton Drive

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Water Resources Department has shut off potable water to an area along Gibsonton Drive after a contractor damaged buried piping late Wednesday afternoon.

Water service to the community has been temporarily interrupted this evening after the contractor damaged a 20-inch water line in the area of Gibsonton and Kenda drives. The water line that is damaged is just east of Interstate 75.

The Water Resources Department has temporarily shut water off in the area to repair the potable water line. This has impacted 25 residential homes in the area, one apartment complex, and three businesses.

Crews are on the scene to complete the repairs. A precautionary boil water notice will be issued once repairs are complete.

Customers who have questions can call the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department at (813) 744-5600.  

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