Boil Water Notices

Boiled water notices are issued to all properties that are affected. If your address did not receive a door tag or phone call and the address is not on the list below, then your water is safe to drink.

• Current Boil Water Notices

  Updated 4/9/2020 at 2:42 PM
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  PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to check the Date Rescinded column if you received a Boil Water Notice.

  Date Issued	Street	Address (Range)	Number Connections	Work Order	Date Rescinded
  April 7, 2020	W Hancock St	2115-2230	9	4074221	April 9, 2020
  April 7, 2020	W Lake Parker	1104-1220	9	4076025	April 9, 2020
  April 7, 2020	N Socrum Lp Rd	4601-4655	3	4075959	April 9, 2020
  April 6, 2020	Crystal Lake Acres Dr	2619-3633	6	4075610	April 9, 2020
  April 3, 2020	E Myrtle St	1212-1338	15	4074456	April 5, 2020
  March 29, 2020	Hilson Dr	3410-3489	24	4072904	March 31, 2020
  March 27, 2020	Angelina Ln	704-724 & 735	34	4062128	March 29, 2020
  March 15, 2020	Valencia St	703-739	14	4065270	March 17, 2020
  March 11. 2020	Bramblewood Dr	1302-1336	23	4062538	March 13, 2020
  March 10, 2020	Vista View Dr	1903-1984	18	4061362	March 12, 2020
  March 9, 2020	3625 New Jersey Rd	Units 173-180, 181-188, 186-189, 197-204, 205-212, 213-220	38	4061726	March 11, 2020
  March 9, 2020	S RD 98	1413-1635	10	4061211	March 11, 2020
  March 9, 2020	Kiwanis Av	2615 & 2625	2	4061369	March 11, 2020
  March 9, 2020	Exchange Av	2612 & 2624	2	4061369	March 11, 2020
  March 9, 2020	Rotary Dr	1717-1828	18	4061369	March 11, 2020
  March 9, 2020	Redwood Av	1420-2903	32	4061200	March 11. 2020
  March 8, 2020	Sandy Hook	2105-2150	19	4061192	March 11, 2020
  March 8, 2020	New Jersey Rd	3625 Apt #s 181-220	40	4061186	March 11, 2020

   

• What is a Boil Water Notice?

  You may receive a "hang tag" or other form of written notice on your front door, or hear a news report on the radio, television, or through social media that a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for your neighborhood. Specific details about the event will be listed on the notice left at your door.  A contact number is also provided for additional information if needed.

• What is a Precautionary Notice?

  The Polk County Health Department requires a precautionary notice after pressure in the lines drops below a certain level. This is usually caused by a water main break, system maintenance, or problems at the water plant such as a loss of disinfection. By comparison, a mandatory notice is rare and far more serious, and its provisions should be strictly followed.

• Water Treatment

  A precautionary notice doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with the water. It is simply that it’s possible that contaminants may have entered the system. Thus, customers are advised as a precautionary measure to boil tap water for cooking and drinking.

• Household Treatment Tips

  Boil water for one minute and cool before use. Follow these tips:

  • Pour water back and forth between two containers a few times to avoid a flat taste from boiling.
  • Discard any ice from automatic ice-makers.
  • Avoid contact with cuts or other wounds when bathing. Note that it is OK to use non-boiled water for bathing.
  • Allow the water to run until it is clear before washing clothes.
• Notice Delivery

  Precautionary boil water notices are usually issued for 48 hours, until tests show the system is definitely clear of contaminants. If you received a notice on your door that an advisory has been issued, you also will receive a hand-delivered notice when the alert has been lifted. If you heard the news through the media, the lift notice will be issued the same way.