City of Apalachicola advises citizens to boil water amid water quality issues
APALACHICOLA, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Apalachicola issued a precautionary boil water notice on Tuesday.
According to the City of Apalachicola officials, the chlorination levels are not being maintained due to the action to reduce the odor of the water.
Since last fall, citizens have reported issues with their water, reporting odorous and disclosed water.
City officials said last week, on June 5, that they have been making progress to fix the issues.
However, they have again advised that all water used for drinking, making ice, cooking, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled.
A rolling boil for one minute is adequate or bottled water may be used.
According to a Franklin County Emergency Management Facebook post, citizens who bring proof of residency can receive bottled water at the Apalachicola Fire Station, located at 192 10th Street, starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
The notice will remain in effect until the Bacteriological Survey reveals the water is safe to drink.
Additionally, according to a City of Apalachicola Facebook post, the city will hold a Public Workshop regarding the water system on Thursday at 5 p.m. at 74 6th Street.
The purpose of the workshop is to inform the community on the steps being taken to improve water quality, updates on the repairs and to hear questions and concerns.
For more information, contact City Hall at 850-653-9319 or click here.
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