Precautionary boil water notice issued

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH-Leon) advises residents in the vicinity of Ranchero Road, Oak Ridge Road and Shell Point Road to disinfect their water if they have been inundated by flood water.

Private well owners affected by flood waters are also urged to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make water unsafe to drink.
DOH-Leon recommends one of the following:
•Boil water before use, holding it at a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, washing food, cooking or washing dishes; or
•Disinfect water by adding 8 drops (about 1/8 teaspoon or a puddle about the size of a dime) of plain, unscented household bleach (4-6% active ingredient) per gallon of water, and then let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy after 30 minutes, repeat the procedure once. Use a container that has a cap or cover for disinfecting and storing water to be used for drinking. This will prevent contamination; or
•Use bottled water, especially for mixing baby formula.
After the flooding subsides:
•Disinfect your well using the procedures provided by DOH-Leon. If your well has been flooded, please call DOH-Leon, Environmental Health Division, at 850-606-8350, for information on how to sample your water and where to bring the sample for bacteriological testing. If the test reveals bacteria, the well and water system need to be disinfected.
•For further information, please visit www.doh.state.fl.us or www.FloridaDisaster.org.




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