PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County Utilities issued a boil water notice Wednesday night for all customers on Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde, after crews restored water service from a blown transformer near the Isle of
Capri pump station.
Officials said that residents should either use bottled water or boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or personal hygiene, like brushing your teeth.
Take the following steps for tap water before using it for cooking, drinking, or brushing your teeth:
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil for at least one minute to ensure bacteria, viruses or parasites are gone.
If the water is cloudy, filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter before boiling.
Water must be adequately cooled before it can be used for washing or brushing teeth. Store the boiled water in clean, covered containers.
If there is no way to boil water, impacted residents can add 1/8 teaspoon (eight drops or about 0.5 milliliters) of unscented, plain bleach per gallon of water, stir well and let stand for at least 30 minutes before using. This is less effective than boiling, but will work if there is no way to boil water.
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