In a news release Thursday, U.S. Water Corp. said that "The satisfactory completion of a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink."
Boil water notice issued for some Leon County water systems TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – A boil water advisory has been issued for the following water systems until further notice because of the effects of Hurricane Michael, according to the U.S. Water Corp. Brewster Subdivision Bucklake Estates Subdivision Meadow Hills Subdivision Northlake Meadows Subdivision Plantation Estates Subdivision Sedgefield Subdivison The corporation says that it issues notices to boil water when the water system loses power and water pressure.
Water pressure keeps pollutants from entering the underground pipes that bring water to houses and businesses.
You can also buy commercial bottled water for consumption and food preparation as an alternative.
Under a boil water notice, water used for consumption can be disinfected by these methods: Bringing the water to a rolling boil and holding it there for one (1) minute, Using a disinfecting chemical.
If you cannot boil water, you should put eight (8) drops of common household bleach (unscented) which is about 1/8th teaspoon, into one (1) gallon of tap water, then shake it, and allow it to stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
If the water is cloudy, use sixteen (16) drops, about 1/4 teaspoon of bleach instead of 8, shake it, and let it stand for 30 minutes.
There should be a slight chlorine odor.
Use food grade containers.
Using water purification tablets or iodine that many sports and camping stores sell, and follow their directions.