HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Residents in the Berry Bay area can go back to using their tap water normally today. Hillsborough County Water Resources officially rescinded its precautionary boil water notice on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following testing that proved the local supply meets all regulatory safety standards.
The issue began just a day earlier, on June 24, affecting customers served by the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department (HCWRD) South Central potable water system.
County officials initially put the notice in place after water pressure in the distribution system dropped below the required regulatory level. According to the county, this temporary drop in pressure was the direct result of contractor work being done in the area.
With the all-clear now given, health officials are advising residents to take a few quick maintenance steps before they start drinking from the tap. The Florida Department of Health recommends running water for five minutes at every single tap in the house to thoroughly flush the lines with fresh water.
Homeowners should remember to include all water-reliant fixtures and appliances in this process, such as misters, drinking fountains, and ice makers. For ice makers, the department notes that residents should discard the first full bin of ice the machine produces.
For those looking for more details, information is available online at HCFL.gov/BoilWaterNotice. Customers who have specific questions can also contact the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department directly by phone at (813) 307-1000.
Additionally, residents who want to stay informed about utility issues in the future can sign up for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County’s emergency notification system. Registering at HCFL.gov/HCFLAlert allows locals to receive direct text alerts regarding any large-scale boil water notices down the road.
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