Boil Water Notice still in effect for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde

Pinellas County Utilities’ boil water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde is still in effect as of Thursday evening, Feb. 12.

Pinellas County Utilities will continue to test water quality until it has met safe drinking water standards for at least two days. We will issue an update when it is safe to resume regular water use. The boil water notice is a precaution until water testing can confirm water quality.

During this time, residents should either use bottled water or boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or personal hygiene like brushing your teeth. 

Take the following steps for tap water before using it for cooking, drinking or brushing your teeth:

• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil for at least one minute to ensure bacteria, viruses or parasites are gone. 
• If the water is cloudy, filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter before boiling.
• Water must be adequately cooled before it can be used for washing or brushing teeth. Store the boiled water in clean, covered containers.
• If there is no way to boil water, impacted residents can add 1/8 teaspoon (eight drops or about 0.5 milliliters) of unscented, plain bleach per gallon of water, stir well and let stand for at least 30 minutes before using. This is less effective than boiling but will work if there is no way to boil water. 

For updates, please visit Pinellas.gov/utilities.