RESCISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Bacteriological samples collected from locations in the area have been free of contamination, indicating that the water is safe to drink. See below for the original Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on April 1, 2026, including a map of the affected area.
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PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED APRIL 1, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Wednesday, April 1st, 2026) – Manatee County Utilities Department has issued a precautionary boil water notice (PBWN) for customers ½ mile from the Water Treatment Plant at 17915 Water Line Road due to low pressure that may have affected the area.
This precautionary notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey has shown the water to be safe, normally 24-48 hours. A rescission notice will be issued when lifted. For any questions, call 941-792-8811 ext. 5268 or 5216 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*Regulations require that two consecutive samples be collected for bacteriological quality. To restore full service as soon as possible, the Department of Health allows rescission of the precautionary boil water notice if the first sample is bacteriologically acceptable, and the second sample meets certain general water quality standards. However, if the second sample is bacteriologically questionable or unacceptable, then this precautionary boil water notice will be reissued until two consecutive bacteriologically acceptable samples are demonstrated.
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