HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Water Resources department today rescinded a precautionary boil water notice that affected the residents of Northwest Hillsborough County.
The precautionary boil water notice issued on Dec. 15 for Hillsborough County’s northwest drinking water system is no longer in effect for any resident or commercial business.
The notice was lifted this morning after bacteriological sampling showed the water meets quality standards.
Hillsborough County Water Resources issued the precautionary boil water notice on Tuesday evening after a contractor damaged a 24-inch water main line while performing modifications to the existing distribution system. The incident occurred in Northwest Hillsborough County near the area of Sheldon Road and Fawn Ridge Boulevard.
Customers who have questions can call Hillsborough County Water Resources at (813) 744-5600.