Precautionary boil water notice issued for Woodville, other communities after main break
Precautionary boil water notice issued for Woodville, other communities after main break
Staff reports | Tallahassee Democrat
Boil Water Advisory What should you do?
A boil water notice is issued as a precaution to protect consumers from drinking water that may have been contaminated with disease-causing organisms.
Ginny Beagan, TCPALM
- The notice follows a water main break on Saturday, August 16, and advises residents to boil tap water for at least one minute before consumption.
- The boil water notice will remain in effect until two consecutive days of clean water sample tests are confirmed.
- Residents are encouraged to update their contact information with the city to receive future alerts.
The City of Tallahassee has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for customers located south of Cemetery Road following a water main break that disrupted service Saturday evening, Aug. 16.
The affected area includes several communities such as Woodville, Woodville Acres, River Plantation, Wakulla Station, and the city of St. Marks. While water service has since been restored, city officials are urging residents in the impacted zone to boil tap water before consumption as a safety measure.
The notice was distributed via voice calls, emails, and text messages through the City’s Everbridge Alert System. According to the City’s public safety advisory, water samples will be collected and tested in accordance with guidelines from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Health. The notice will remain in effect until two consecutive days of clean test results confirm the water is safe to drink.
A precautionary boil water notice is typically issued when events such as a water main break or a loss of pressure could allow contaminants to enter the water system. While there is no confirmed contamination, residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.
Customers are encouraged to update their contact information with the City at https://www.talgov.com/update to ensure they receive future alerts that may affect their household.
For more information, residents can contact City of Tallahassee Utilities at 850-891-4968.
County offers water for residents affected by water main break
Leon County Government is providing cases of water to affected customers following a water main break in southern Leon County.To help during the advisory, the County will distribute cases of water today, Sunday, August 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Leon County J. Lewis Hall Sr. (Woodville) Park, 1492 J. Lewis Hall Sr. Ln, Tallahassee, FL 32305. This will be a drive-through site, and staff will place two (2) cases per car while supplies last. Please clear space in your trunk or back seat.