(8-18-2023)

DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED

Customers of Winter Haven Water were notified on 8/7/2023 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil the water. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil the water. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

As always, you may contact Steven Warder at 863-291-5767 with any comments or questions.

This notice has been updated on the City of Winter Haven website and residents affected were informed with door hangers. State Water System ID#: 6531992. Date distributed: 8/18/2023.

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(8/14/2023) A BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

2035, 3699 HWY 17

3425 LAKE ALFRED ROAD

2001 9TH STREET NW

2801,2809 SHUMARD ST

4900,4953 OLD LUCERNE RD

3083, 7017 BRENTON MANOR LOOP

DUE TO TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA FOUND DURING ROUTINE WATER SAMPLE TESTING, WE ARE LETTING CUSTOMERS AFFECTED KNOW THAT A BOIL WATER NOTICE IS IN AFFECT FOR THE ABOVE ADDRESSES. WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. A ROLLING BOIL OF ONE MINUTE IS SUFFICIENT. AS AN ALTERNATIVE BOTTLED WATER MAY BE USED.

THE WINTER HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT HAS FLUSHED THE WATER LINES IN YOUR AREA AND WILL INFORM YOU WHEN THE SAMPLE TESTS SHOW NO BACTERIA AND YOU WILL NO LONGER NEED TO BOIL YOUR WATER. THIS “BOIL WATER NOTICE” WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND A BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWS THAT THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT WINTER HAVEN WATER AT 863-291-5767.