South Pinellas Tap Water Safe — Milton Update #49

Oct 15, 2024

October 14, 2024 by Patrick Heinzen

Please note: At this time, Gulfport’s water remains unsafe to drink.

The boil water notice has been lifted across certain areas of Pinellas County. If you pay your utility bill to the City of St. Pete in St. Petersburg, South Pasadena, Lealman, and the barrier islands from John’s Pass to Tierra Verde, the tap water is once again safe for human and animal consumption. But, before you drink it, here’s what you should do.

According to the Florida Department of Health, after a boil water is lifted, you should let the water run at every tap for five minutes. The first load of ice in an ice maker should get thrown away (or used to water non-edible plants). This includes drinking fountains, misters, sinks, hoses — any source from which where humans or animals could consume water.

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by Patrick Heinzen

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Filed Under: Storm Coverage Tagged With: Hurricane Helene, St. Pete