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<font color="#FF0000">ALERT:</font> Boil water notice in effect for Hamilton
A boil water notice is in effect for Hamilton County in the wake of recent flooding. The Florida Department of Health advises individuals under a boil water notice to take precautions against contaminated water, particularly those with flooded private wells. If your well has been covered with floodwater, your water may contain disease-causing organisms and may not be safe to drink.
Boil water before use, holding it at rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, washing, cooking, etc.; or
Disinfect water by adding eight (8) drops (about 1/8 tsp - this would form a puddle about the size of a dime) of plain unscented household bleach (4 to 6% per gallon of water, and then let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy after 30 minutes, repeat the procedure. Use a container that has a cap or cover for disinfecting and storing water to be used for drinking. This will prevent contamination; or
Use bottled water, especially for mixing baby formula.
For more information:
www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/water/manual/floodinf.htm
www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/water/manual/boilnew.htm#v
www.doh.state.fl.us
www.floridadisaster.org
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