Oakland officials lift boil water notice after pressure loss

Laboratory results confirmed no harmful bacteria

OAKLAND, Fla. – According to officials, the town of Oakland suffered an equipment malfunction Thursday at the Oakland Water Plant.

The issue resulted in a loss of pressure that was less than the State’s minimum guidelines for proper water production and delivery.

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The loss in pressure resulted in a precautionary boil water alert.

On Friday, city officials rescinded the notice after lab results confirmed that there was no harmful bacteria found in the samples.

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