Cottage Hill Water Works Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice

May 24, 2013

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works System customers in the following area:

1759- 1999  Hwy 95A , of if f you experienced low water pressure on these streets —   Williams Ditch Road, Clymil Dr, Gainey Ln, Glenna Ln, Elna Rd, McKenzie Rd, Chavers Rd , Parker Rd, Hollow Point, Cottage Park, Handy Rd, Smyers Rd, Stacey Rd, BuckHead Trace, Elna Rd, Eastman, Danielle Lane, Heathrow Dr. and  Wendy Drive.

This notice is being issued following a water main break. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use 6 drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes.  Bacteriological sampling is underway and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible.

Crews have repaired the main and is flushing out the lines. Residents are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the break and flushing, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes.

If you have questions, contact the Cottage Hill Water Works office at (850) 968-5485.

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One Response to “Cottage Hill Water Works Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice”

  1. Margie on May 25th, 2013 6:43 pm

    This is the third break at the same location in less than a year. Something tells me we Cottage Hill folks better stock up on bleach or get ready to see a water main replaced. My sympathies to my nearby neighbor whose yard has been repeatedly flooded by these breaks.

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