Panama City Beach Issues Precautionary Water Boil Notice

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The city of Panama City Beach, Florida, has issued a precautionary water boil notice affecting a large area of the city. The notice will go into effect on Monday, February 23rd at 10 p.m. due to a temporary loss of water pressure caused by maintenance work on a major transmission main. Water service is expected to be restored by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24th.

Why it matters

Boil water notices are issued as a precautionary measure to ensure public health and safety when there is a potential risk of contamination to the water supply. This notice will impact a significant portion of Panama City Beach residents and businesses, requiring them to take extra steps to ensure their water is safe for drinking, cooking, and other household uses.

The details

According to city officials, the affected area includes the region from Richard Jackson Boulevard westward to Phillips Inlet, and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Intracoastal Waterway. The precautionary water boil protocol will remain in place until the maintenance work is completed and a satisfactory bacteriological survey confirms the water is safe to drink.

• The temporary loss of water pressure is expected to occur around 10 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd.
• Water service is estimated to be restored by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24th.
• The precautionary water boil notice will go into effect at 10 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd.

What’s next

Citizens are advised to boil water used for drinking, making ice, cooking, washing dishes, and brushing teeth until the notice is lifted. The city will provide updates on the status of the notice on their website.