Placid Utilities Customers Should Boil Water

By The Tampa Tribune
Published: February 15, 2009

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LAKE PLACID --

Customers of the Placid Utilities water system are being advised to boil their water before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth.

This includes ice, soda fountains and drinking fountains, said a press release issued by the Highlands County Utilities Department.

Water was shut down at 3:30 p.m. Saturday to repair an eight-inch water line. Service was restored by 8:30 p.m.

Customers affected by the shutdown should boil water for two days, until bacteriological water samples show the water is safe to drink. A rescind notice will be issued.

The area is along U.S. 27, from the Highway Patrol office to the Stop & Shop, including Placid Temple and St. Francis Episcopal Church on Lake June Road and residences on Vista Drive.

More info: Placid Utilities water department, 402-6786 or 699-3816.