Residents within the Copperleaf community should ready their pots and kettles, as Marion County Utilities has announced a precautionary boil water notice affecting nine addresses. The notice is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, in connection with crucial improvements to a 10” water main, according to a release from the county's official website.
The specific homes and businesses that need to heed this advisory include those on the following streets: 11010, 11011, 11018, 11019, 11026, 11027, 11035 SW 72nd Ter., 11189, and 11190 SW 73rd Cir., the interruption of service stems from necessary work set to take place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on that Tuesday the work, which is expected to disrupt regular water service, calls for residents to boil their water before using it for consumption until tests confirm the safety of the water supply.
As for the safety precautions, "All residents must boil water used for consumption until the water is tested and results indicate your water is safe to drink" the Marion County advisory notes, adding that water should be boiled for approximately one minute before using. Alternatively, bottled water can be used for drinking and cooking needs. This temporary inconvenience does not apply to water used for purposes such as laundry or bathing.
For any concerns or questions that community members might have, Marion County Utilities has directed them to the Customer Service Department, reachable at 352-307-6000, the Department is ready to address any uncertainties regarding this notice and provide further guidance as needed, and the boil water notice will remain in effect until residents are notified otherwise, which will occur once testing gives the all-clear on the potability of the water.
