Monday, October 14, 2013

Precautionary Boil Water Notice

A precautionary boil water notice will be issued for the area served by the Lake Worth potable water distribution system described below. The reason for this notice is:
Installation of new fire hydrant. Water will be turned off from 9:00 A.M.to12:00 P.M.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Utility is advising that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient.
This notice affects (16) customers and includes the following addresses:
Wellesley Drive 235-225-221
North K Street 1828-1822-1820
North L Street 1827-1821-1817-1813-1811-1822-1820-1818
18th Ave North 702-701
This precautionary 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.
A rescission notice will be sent to residents and the Health Department as soon as satisfactory tests are completed.
Should you have any questions please contact the Water Systems Department at (561) 586-1719 or the Water Treatment Plant at (561) 586-1710.