A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for some Volusia County water utility customers after an electrical disruption during severe weather temporarily stopped pumping equipment and caused a loss of water pressure.

The notice affects customers in Halifax Plantation, Sugar Mill, Fairchild Oaks, Plantation Oaks of Flagler and Wexford Cove. Halifax Plantation is in Volusia County. Sugar Mill, Fairchild Oaks and Plantation Oaks of Flagler are in Flagler County. Wexford Cove spans both counties.

All of the affected communities receive water service from Volusia County.

County officials said utility crews responded after the disruption and restored the system to normal operation.

The boil water notice was issued as a precaution while testing is completed.

Affected customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes.

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

Customers should also throw away ice made by automatic ice makers. Bottled water may be used as an alternative.

Volusia County said it will conduct bacteriological testing, as required by regulators, to confirm the water is safe to drink.

The notice will remain in effect until testing shows the water meets required standards.

The county said it will notify affected customers when the boil water notice is lifted. Updates are available at www.volusia.gov/wateralert.