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 7/6/2020 at 8:08 AM
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  PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to check the Date Rescinded column if you received a Boil Water Notice.

  Date Issued	Street	Address (Range)	Number Connections	Work Order	Date Rescinded
  July 6, 2020	Mershon St	2125-2131 2202	5	4129908
  July 3, 2020	Moonlite Dr	1406-1532	27	4128786	July 4, 2020
  July 2, 2020	Robinswood Ct S	Entire Street	21	4127954	July 4, 2020
  July 2, 2020	Robinswood Ct N	Entire Street	21	4127954	July 4, 2020
  July 2, 2020	Crane Dr	5916-5944	10	4128578	July 4, 2020
  July 2. 2020	Old Tampa Hwy	2923, 2933	2	3989122	July 4, 2020
  June 29, 2020	Buckingham Ave	2303-2316; 2402, 2416, 2418	10	4126401	July 1, 2020
  June 23, 2020	Carolyn	124-318	33	4120974	June 25, 2020
  June 22, 2020	Shawnee Tr	1906-1935	12	4120955	June 24, 2020
  June 21, 2020	Buckingham Ave	2303-2405 (Odd) 2306-2418 (Even)	11	4118834	June 22, 2020
  June 19, 2020	Sparkleberry Wy	2108	1	4118674	June 21, 2020
  June 18, 2020	Drane Field Rd	All Units Bldgs. 3115, 3125, 3135	30	4117723	June 21, 2020
  June 15, 2020	Turtle Rock Dr	1736-1796	18	4116472	June 17, 2020
  June 15, 2020	Enterprise	Entire Street	101	4110883	June 17, 2020
  June 15, 2020	Menvillie	Entire Street	101	4110883	June 17, 2020
  June 15, 2020	Gladys	Entire Street	101	4110883	June 17, 2020
  June 15, 2020	El Camino	Entire Street	101	4110883	June 17, 2020
  June 15, 2020	Cructhfield	2535-3008	17	4110883	June 17, 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.