A "precautionary boil water alert" has been issued for residents of a specified area in Hialeah, Florida, due to concerns of possible water contamination. Outlined by West 116th Street to the North, West 84th Street to the South, SB I-75 to the East, and W 44 Avenue to the West, community members within these boundaries need to be vigilant about their water usage. According to the City of Hialeah's official notice, residents should boil water before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.

As indicated in a report by NBC Miami, this safety measure was recommended "out of an abundance of caution." Boiling the water for one minute should render it safe for consumption and other uses. 

Should residents have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to reach out to the Hialeah Department of Public Works for more information on the situation. The department can be contacted at (305) 556-3800, offering direct communication to those needing guidance or updates on the current water safety conditions.

The city reiterated that the "precautionary boil water order" is a temporary measure, emphasizing that they will keep the public informed through updates. Residents who want real-time information can also tune into the NBC6 news stream which operates around the clock for all things concerning South Florida. Once laboratories have conducted necessary tests and results ensure that the water is clear of contamination, the people of Hialeah will be notified that the boil water alert has been lifted.