INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Twenty-two Indian River County Vero Beach Highlands water customers on 18th Avenue SW were without water Wednesday as crews work to repair a broken water valve. Upon restoration of water service, the Indian River County Utilities Department advises that all water used for the following be boiled (a rolling boil of one minute is sufficient): * Drinking * Cooking * Making ice * Brushing teeth * Hand washing dishesBottled water may be used as an alternative.This boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink. The department is unable to provide an exact time of survey completion, though it should be no more than 72 hours.A rescission notice will be distributed.Affected properties include: * 18th Avenue SW – 2115, 2116, 2135, 2136, 2155, 2156, 2175, 2176, 2195, 2196, 2205, 2206, 2215, 2216, 2235, 2236, 2255, 2256, 2275, 2276, 2295, AND 2296 For more information, call: * Utility Operations Center: (772) 226-3400, Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. * South County Water Plant: (772) 770-5068, After hours & Weekends