Officials in St. Petersburg, Florida, have issued a boil water notice for residents after major water main breaks caused by Hurricane Milton disrupted drinking water access in the city. The notice affects residents in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, and Lealman.
Residents are advised to use boiled or bottled water for activities such as drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or cleaning. According to the CDC, water should be brought to a full rolling boil for 1 minute and allowed to cool before use.
Repair crews are actively working on fixing the water main breaks, and drinking water access has been restored. However, residents may experience low water pressure as the repairs continue.