Boil Water Notice Issued For Riverview Area near Gibsonton Dr.

RIVERVIEW, FL — The Hillsborough County Water Resources Department issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers on Thursday morning in an area near Gibsonton Drive and Interstate 75.

Water service to the community was temporarily interrupted Wednesday night after a contractor damaged a 20-inch water line in the area of Gibsonton and Kenda, east of I-75.

By 5:15 a.m. Thursday, the water line was repaired and water restored to the area.

Customers are advised to boil water as a precautionary measure until a rescission notice is issued.

The Hillsborough County Health Department requires a precautionary boil water notice after pressure in the lines drops below a certain level.

Although it is unlikely there is any contamination in the system, the notice means customers are advised, as a precautionary measure, to boil tap water for cooking and drinking, the water department said.

A full rolling boil for one minute is sufficient, according to officials.

Allow the water to run until it is clear before washing clothes.

Discard any ice from automatic ice-makers.

For more information, go to HCFLGov.net and type “boil water notice” in the search function.

Original Patch Story:

Due to water line damage just east of Interstate 75, residents in the area of Gibsonton Drive and Kenda Drive are experiencing temporary water interruptions on Wednesday night, according to the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department.

A contractor damaged buried piping Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Water is temporarily shut off in the area as crews repair the potable water line.

This has impacted 25 homes, one apartment complex and three businesses.

A precautionary boil water notice will be issued once repairs are complete.

Customers who have questions can call Hillsborough County Water Resources Department at (813) 744-5600.