The South Martin Regional Utility has issued a boil-water notice for the Hobe Sound and Jupiter Island area after a sample from a well tested positive for fecal.
The sample that tested positive was collected Wednesday, according to a news release.
Residents should not drink the water without boiling it first.
Or, drink bottled water.
For information, contact SMRU Customer Service.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-4264791.
Tips from the utility: • DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
• The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water.
People at increased risk should seek advice from there health care providers about drinking this water.