OCALA, Fla. – A boil water notice was issued for parts of Ocala on Monday, according to a news release.
Officials from the Ocala Water Resources Department said the notice was issued to customers between NE 23rd St. and NE 14th St., West of NE 30th Ave., and East of NE 22nd Ave. dut to a water main break.
According to the release, the boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Officials said that customers will be notified when water conditions have returned to drinking water standards.
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The Ocala Water Resources Department advises that all water used for brushing teeth, cooking, drinking, making ice, washing dishes, or food preparation be brought to a boil until further notice.
Boil water vigorously for one minute and let it cool before use or use bottled water. Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Water Resources department at 352-351-6772. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.