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 10/17/2019 at 3:20 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  PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to check the Date Rescinded column if you received a Boil Water Notice.

  Date Issued	Street	Address (Range)	Number Connections	Work Order	Date Rescinded
  October 17, 2019	Harden Blvd	2600 (Lots 176-293)	46	3984195
  October 17, 2019	Kathryn Ave	2704-2957	43	3986988
  October 17, 2019	Kensington St	509-804	38	3986880
  October 17, 2019	Temple Pl E	148-159	12	3986960
  October 17, 2019	Temple Pl W	101-113	13	3986960
  October 14, 2019	E Crawford St	510-623	16	3983102	October 15, 2019
  October 8, 2019	S Florida Ave	5421	1	3982854	October 10, 2019
  October 8, 2019	Rebecca Ln	5441	1	3982854	October 10, 2019
  October 8, 2019	Trimble Dr	1113-1129	14	3982451	October 10, 2019
  October 8, 2019	Enchanted Dr	1102-1111	14	3982451	October 10, 2019
  October 7, 2019	Blair Cir S	2405-2503	10	3982346	October 10, 2019
  October 3, 2019	Bear Creek Ln	3211-3237	8	3979742	October 7, 2019
  October 3, 2019	Golden Horse Cr. S	2356, 2345	8	3979742	October 7, 2019
  October 2, 2019	Royal Court South	3502-3509	11	3979288	October 4, 2019
  September 27, 2019	Badger Rd	2715, 2829	2	3975636	September 29, 2019
  September 27, 2019	Holden Rd	4104, 4128	2	3975636	September 29, 2019
  September 26, 2019	Bluefield Av	127, 130	2	3975084	September 29, 2019
  September 26, 2019	E Lemon St	805-907	56	3975084	September 29, 2019
  September 25, 2019	Strickland Av	6040-6048	2	3974512	September 29, 2019
  September 25, 2019	Strickland Ct	3903-3973	16	3974512	September 29, 2019
  September 25, 2019	Lakeland Harbor Loop	4602-4624	16	3974119	September 27, 2019

   

• 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.