A precautionary boil order has been issued for residents living on Gulf Drive from 24th Street in Bradenton Beach going north to East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. Manatee County Utilities Department officials said water will be turned off in this area beginning Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 p.m. while pipes are tied into the water line. Water will be turned back on Thursday at 6 a.m.
Residents are advised that once service is restored, all water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled as a precaution. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
All side streets in the area are included in the boil order except for Avenues A, B, C, E and F.
This precautionary notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey has shown the water to be safe, normally 24 to 48 hours. A rescission notice will be issued when the order is lifted.
Regulations require that two consecutive samples be collected for bacteriological quality following the water being shut off. In order to restore full service as soon as possible, the Department of Health allows rescission of the precautionary boil water notice if the first sample is bacteriologically acceptable and the second sample meets certain general water quality standards. However, if the second sample is bacteriologically questionable or unacceptable, then this precautionary boil water notice will be reissued until two consecutive bacteriologically acceptable samples are demonstrated.
Residents can call 941-792-8811 ext. 5268 or 5216, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for more information.
