LUTZ, Fla. – Hillsborough County Water Resources is advising residents of the Windemere subdivision in Lutz to boil their tap water as a precaution due to a broken water main.
The incident occurred when a contractor accidentally damaged a water main, prompting the issuance of the boil water notice. The affected area is currently being assessed, and residents can find the most up-to-date information on the County’s boil water notice website at HCFL.gov/BoilWaterNotice.
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As a safety measure, residents should boil all tap water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. A full rolling boil for one minute is sufficient. Allow the water to run clear before washing clothes and discard any ice from automatic ice makers. Bottled water can be used as an alternative.
Hillsborough County Water Resources is actively working to gather more information about the situation and will provide an update by 2 p.m. today.
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