Hollywood, FL residents in the vicinity of Raleigh St to Sheridan St and between 24th Ave & 26th Ave are under a precautionary boil water advisory, city officials declared. Due to concerns about water safety, the warning, which will remain effective until further notice, instructs locals to boil their water before consumption, as reported by the city's official alert.

The notice, issued early this morning, pertains not only to drinking water but extends to any water used for making ice, brewing coffee, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food, it’s imperative for safety and such measures are essential to prevent any potential harmful effects that may come from contaminated water. The advisory was a result of unspecified issues with the local water system, although no specific details on the nature of these issues or how they were detected have been disclosed by the authorities.

To ensure decontamination, affected locals are advised to let water boil for at least one minute before use. Many residents have turned to bottled water as an immediate solution; however, boiling is recommended by the City as the safest measure to kill bacteria and other organisms that might present in the water. The city's alert center communicated, "Only boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice or coffee, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation."