Bradenton Issues Boil Water Notice

BRADENTON, FL — Bradenton residents who live along a particular stretch of 17th Avenue Drive West are being asked to boil their water until further notice as a precautionary measure.

According to an alert from the city, the notice affects residents of 17th Avenue Drive West from 17th Avenue West to 39th Street West. It includes the house numbers of 3808 to 3609.

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The precautionary measure was announced Thursday, July 20 due to a loss of pressure in a potable water line during service replacement, the city’s alert said.

Residents in the affected area are asked to boil their water for a minimum of 1 minute before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking, washing dishes and making ice. The water should be brought to a rolling boil, the city’s alert noted.

The water will be tested over the next 48 hours to determine if contamination occurred. The notice will remain in place until testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

Residents with questions or concerns can call the city’s public works department at 941-708-6300.

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