ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On Wednesday, the city of St. Petersburg provided updates on water main breaks caused by Hurricane Milton.
While the total number is still being assessed, the city confirmed in a statement to 10 Tampa Bay that they "know of at least 38 primary water main breaks and have received more than 400 calls" to inspect leaks at homes and businesses throughout the city.
Officials said the majority of those breaks are related to trees that fell during the storm and added that when a tree falls, the roots lift up and break the surrounding water.
"We are required by the State to issue a precautionary boil water notice for water main breaks and for when the distribution system pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch," the city said in a statement.
Some cities in Pinellas County were under a boil-water advisory after Milton. However, St. Petersburg's boil water notice was officially lifted as of 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
Residents in Pinellas County impacted by Hurricane Milton can find recovery resources by clicking or tapping here.
