Officials issued the notice at 10 p.m. Wednesday for all customers on Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde.

Pinellas County has issued a boil water notice for certain areas affected by a blown transformer.

Officials issued the notice at 10 p.m. Wednesday for all customers on Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde, after crews repaired a transformer near the Isle of Capri pump station.

Even though water pressure was restored, the previous low water pressure can allow contaminants to enter the water supply through cracks or joints in the pipes, which may lead to potential bacterial contamination.

Pinellas County Utilities will test water quality until the water returns to safe drinking standards and will give an update when it is safe to resume regular water use.

Residents are asked to use bottled water or boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or personal hygiene like brushing your teeth. 


How to disinfect tap water

In the event of a boil water notice, Pinellas County says people should follow these steps to disinfect their tap water:

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’s no way to boil water, residents can add 1/8 teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for at least half an hour before using. Officials say it’s not an ideal solution.

Allow the water to run until it is clear before washing clothes, and discard any ice from automatic ice makers.