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Precautionary boil water advisory lifted in Tampa neighborhood after water main break

Tampa officials say the water is safe to use and the roadway should reopen to traffic by Tuesday.

Credit: WTSP

Crews work to repair a water main break on Friday, June 8, 2018, on North Rome Avenue in Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. -- It's no longer necessary to boil water following last week's water main break on Rome Avenue.

Test results show the water is sanitary and safe for drinking and preparing food without boiling, according to the Tampa Water Department in a news release.

North Rome Avenue from West Hillsborough Avenue to West Burke Street remains closed after a 24-inch water main broke last Thursday afternoon, spewing a huge geyser from the roadway.

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Cleanup and roadway restoration is expected to be complete by Tuesday, with a normal traffic pattern.

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