Hillsborough County has found itself in the midst of a water woe, as a precautionary boil water notice was issued late last night for those getting their water from the Windemere drinking water system. An electrical issue at the water plant knocked pressure levels below the minimum, prompting this safety measure, as per the Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s protocols.
In short, anyone living in the Lutz area that is serviced by the HCWRD Windemere system should boil their water before use it includes using the water for cooking, making coffee, or brushing teeth children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems particularly should heed this warning the risk not withstanding, the county assures there’s no present sign that the water is indeed contaminated.
About 1,000 residential connections are caught up in this boiling advisory, and until a rescission notice is broadcast — which could take at least 48 hours after the necessary testing has concluded — folks should stick to boiling their tap water or opt for the bottled variety. Instructions are clear: bring the water to a full rolling boil for one minute, then let it cool before use…