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City of Punta Gorda Florida - Boil Water Notice 16 February 2024 ( news )
City of Punta Gorda , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 16,2024
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A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for Belvedere Ct . , Via Esplanade , El Cerito Ct . , Via Venice . , Via Venice Ct . , Como Ct . , Via Seville and the short portion of Tropicana Dr . Addresses - ( 200 , 201 , 210 , 220 , 241 ) - south of W . Marion Dr . to Via Esplanade due to a plumber ' s error which necessitated closing a valve on Marion and Tropicana .
Therefore; as a precaution , we advise that all water used for drinking or cooking be boiled . A rolling boil of one ( 1 ) minute is sufficient . As an alternative bottled water may be used . You should plan to use this alternative water source for up to three ( 3 ) days .
General Instructions listed below:
Shut off and don’t use water spigots with special filters on the kitchen sink or refrigerator .
Ice makers using piped water source should be turned off until the boil notice is lifted .
Utilize alternate water source ( bottled , boiled , or disinfected ) for the following:
Coffee Machines
Food Preparation
Dental Care/Cleaning
Hand washing multi - use utensils , glasses , or tableware in the sink by the wash , rinse & sanitized method is OK . To sanitize , pour boiling water over dishes after rinsing or pour water mixed with unscented bleach ( 1 &1/2 teaspoon to the gallon ) ‘
Utilizing the dish washer is OK utilizing
HOT
water rinse
Showering is OK and recommended over bathing , but avoid consuming any water
Special Commercial Food Preparation Instructions listed below:
Water served to customers must be boiled/bottled/or disinfected . Plan to have or make at least one ( 1 ) gallon per seat per day .
Shut off water drink stations , water fountains , and beverage fountains that use tap water to mix with soda syrup or other beverages .
Water vending machines should be shut off , their filters and UV are not capable of overcoming a heavy influx of pathogens .
Machine washing multi - use utensils with hot water rinse or chemical disinfectant rinse is OK . Make sure temperatures and disinfectant dose meet code .
Plastic gloves for employees are best , however hand watering with antibacterial soap is OK .
For food that will be sold uncooked , and the consumer will cook it ( example: raw meats ) , you should use only boiled/bottled/disinfected water in the processing .
For additional information , please call the City of Punta Gorda Utility Department at 941 - 575 - 3339 or 941 - 575 - 5088 . Business hours are Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 A . M . – 4:30 P . M .
On behalf of the City of Punta Gorda Utility Department we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation .
The City of Punta Gorda Utility Department works around the clock to provide the best service and quality possible . We ask that all of our customers help us to protect our water sources , which are the heart of our community , our way of life , and our children’s future .
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