Following a water main break affecting 4,900 customers, Northwest Palm Bay residents are urged to take precautions. The City of Palm Bay has issued a precautionary boil water notice to ensure the safety of all residents in impacted areas. The affected neighborhoods include Port Malabar Unit 44, Avery Springs, Brentwood Lakes, Malabar Lakes West, Tillman Lakes, Sanabel Cove, Parkside West, Madalyn Landings, St. John’s Preserves, Palm Vista, and Timber’s subdivisions, along with Heritage High School and Discovery Elementary.
What You Need to Know
This precautionary notice is being issued due to a recent water main break that caused a disruption in water service. While the break has been repaired and water service restored, officials are advising residents to boil water before use until further notice. This measure ensures that no harmful bacteria are present in the system, maintaining the health and safety of our community.
To be safe, residents should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for:
Drinking
Cooking
Making ice
Brushing teeth
Washing dishes
Bottled water is also an acceptable alternative. The precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until bacteriological surveys confirm that the water is safe to drink—typically taking about two to three days. Impacted residents will be notified as soon as the notice is lifted.
Community Impact
The affected areas span across several key neighborhoods and include two local schools. As a precautionary measure, parents, schools, and all residents in the impacted areas are asked to ensure that all drinking water is either boiled or bottled until further clearance is provided by the Palm Bay Utilities Department.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of infrastructure maintenance and quick community response to avoid health risks. The City has been actively working to minimize disruptions and restore water services, and we commend our utility teams for their swift response.
Stay Informed
For the latest updates on this boil water notice, residents can contact the Palm Bay Utilities Department at (321) 952-3410 or reach out to the after-hours emergency line at (321) 952-3478. You can also visit the City of Palm Bay's official website for further information and updates. Additionally, updates will be available on the department’s website at www.pbud.org or via the Citizen Hotline at (321) 726-5683.
We encourage our readers to share this information with neighbors, friends, and family members, whether through social media, neighborhood groups, or community boards, to ensure that everyone in the affected areas is aware of the safety precautions.
Call to Action
If you’re impacted by this notice, please boil your water before use until further notice and stay tuned for updates from the Palm Bay Utilities Department. Your safety is our priority, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. Have questions or concerns? Contact the numbers above for support.
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