West Melbourne lifts boil water order after main break
Residents south of U.S. 192 and east of Hollywood Boulevard can now drink tap water without boiling, following a one-week precautionary measure.
By Eric Collins ·
Residents in a specific part of West Melbourne no longer need to boil their tap water. The City of West Melbourne rescinded the precautionary boil water notice on Friday. The order applied to households located south of U.S. 192 and east of Hollywood Boulevard. City leaders confirmed that the water supply is safe for drinking, cooking, and cleaning after a bacteriological survey.
The requirement to boil water began on Monday, November 2. Officials issued the notice during a period of severe weather. A slow-moving system brought record rainfall and flash flooding to Brevard County. West Melbourne, Melbourne, and Palm Bay experienced some of the heaviest impacts from the storm.
The city received reports of a water main break at an unknown location. Crews searched for the break and performed repairs. During this time, residents in the affected area were instructed to boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing dishes. The notice served as a precaution while workers identified and fixed the damaged infrastructure.
City officials stated that the water met safety standards after testing. The bacteriological survey showed no issues with the supply. The notice remained in effect for four days. It was officially lifted on Friday, allowing residents to resume normal water use without the extra step of boiling.
