Advisory
Citywide Precautionary Boil Water Notice
Citywide Precautionary Boil Water Notice 
Due to recent events of flooding due to Hurricane Irma, the aquifer has been effected. Over the last several weeks, City of High Springs was able to maintain the appropriate chlorine residuals to treat the water. As of 9:00 am October 3rd, we are unable to maintain the appropriate levels and have issued a "Precautionary Boil Water Notice" to residents. City staff will be flushing and treating the system to address the issue.
Boil water until further notice.
What to Do During a Precautionary Boil Water Notice (PBWN)
When a PBWN is issued, a rolling boil for a period of one minute is sufficient to render water used
for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes microbiologically safe, free
of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
Tap water can be disinfected by adding 8 drops of unscented household bleach (4 - 6 % active
ingredients) to each gallon of water, then mixing the water and allowing it to stand for a minimum
period of 30 minutes.
Note: Cloudy water requires 16 drops of bleach and a 30 minute contact time. Also, other approved
chemical disinfectants are available at stores that sell camping and hiking supplies.
Boil Water Notice Guidelines for Florida's Food Industry- issued June 1, 2011 by the Florida
Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Business and Professional Regulation and Health
Address/Location
HS Alerts
18586 NW 238th St
High Springs, FL 32643
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 386-454-4089