Water service is temporarily interrupted to the following areas due to a water main break, and a precautionary boil water notice will be in effect once service is restored and repairs to the water main are effected:
* Calvin Street between Rhonda Street and Orby Street
* Orby Street, from Calvin Street west to the dead end of Orby
* Nowlin Street
* Daniel Street
* Rufus Street
* Rhonda Street, between Calvin Street and Rufus Street
Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil, or to use 6 drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking of cooking purposes.
Two independent bacteriological samples will be initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours. Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Once repairs are complete, ECUA crews will flush out the lines. Residents are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the dislodged hydrant, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at 850-476-0480 for assistance, or see precautionary boil water notice guidelines on the ECUA website at www.ecua.fl.gov.
