Heavy rains prompt Palm Bay to urge water conservation

Records rains that hit Brevard County over the weekend have prompted the city of Palm Bay to urge residents using city sewer services to avoid excess water usages for bathing, toilet flushing, and dish washing. The city's statement also says, "The measure is needed to prevent sewage backups and excess wastewater entering the collection system."

The city's statement also notes that this is a situation affecting Brevard countywide. 

Some of the year's heaviest — and intense — rains fell across southern Brevard County Sunday, breaking records, drenching one beach side town with nearly 10 inches of rain and saturating communities still dealing with the runoff left behind by Hurricane Irma.

- J.D. Gallop contributed to this report