Residents at four addresses in the Marion Oaks community will need to boil their water starting on Tuesday, as announced by Marion County Utilities. Due to infrastructure improvements including a 6" water main and a new water hydrant, a precautionary boil water notice will be in effect from 8:00 AM until further notice. The targeted locations are 3245 SW 142nd Lane, 3201, 3171 SW 143rd Place Rd, and 187 Marion Oaks Blvd, as stated on Marion County Utilities' website.
Digging into the details released by the county utility, the work, causing the water interruption, is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Customers within the affected area must boil their water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. The notice, going into effect at 8:00 AM on the planned date, asserts that water for laundry and bathing need not be boiled.
The necessity of boiling potable water arises as a safety measure to eliminate bacteria and other pathogens that could potentially be present following the disturbance of the water system. Hence, until the water is tested and confirmed safe, residents are urged to follow these prescribed precautions. To keep the community informed, Marion County Utilities pledges to notify residents as soon as the boil water notice has been lifted.
For those seeking further assistance or with questions concerning the boil water advisory, they are encouraged to reach out. The Customer Service Department of Marion County Utilities is available at 352-307-6000, ready to address any concerns.
