Palm Bay water main break triggers precautionary boil water notice

A water main break in Palm Bay prompted an emergency shutdown Friday, leaving several utility customers without water and under a precautionary boil water notice.The City of Palm Bay said water service was shut down at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 and is expected to be restored later Friday.Precautionary boil water noticeAffected customers are advised to boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Bottled water can also be used.The precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem is corrected and a bacteriological survey shows the water is safe to drink. Customers will be notified when the notice is lifted.Areas affected by the Palm Bay water main breakThe affected addresses include:1000 – 1300 Hollow Brook Ln900 – 950 Brookshire Cir1015 – 1060 Oak Tree Pl900 – 1075 Falls Trl900 – 945 Holloway Trl1000 – 1045 Steeplechase Cir1160 – 1180 Briar Run Cir1200 – 1310