The City of Daytona Beach has issued a citywide precautionary boil water advisory following a series of power interruptions at the city's water treatment plant on LPGA Boulevard. The interruptions caused a temporary drop in water pressure below the state-mandated threshold of 20 psi.
Water operations and system pressure have been restored; however, the plant is currently operating on generator power while Florida Power & Light works to restore full electrical service. As a precautionary measure, all Daytona Beach water customers are advised to boil water intended for consumption—including drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes—for at least one minute at a rolling boil.
“This advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution,” said Eric Smith, Deputy Utilities Director for the City of Daytona Beach. “There is no confirmation of contamination at this time. However, low pressure caused by the power outages can allow harmful bacteria to enter the water system.”
The precautionary boil water advisory is expected to remain in effect until the city receives two consecutive days of satisfactory water quality test results, in accordance with state health regulations.
Updates will be provided on the City of Daytona Beach’s website, www.DaytonaBeach.gov, and the city’s official social media channels.