Boil Water Order issued for private wells

 

A Boil Water Order has been issued by Southwest health District and is now in effect for private wells in the counties of Colquitt, Decatur, Miller and Seminole where water contamination has caused as a result of severe weather outbreaks on March 27 and 28, 2009.

 

Until further notice in the above-listed counties, private well water used for food preparation, consumption or brushing teeth should be brought to a full rolling boil and allowed to boil for two minutes, then strained before being used.  Those who chose may also used bottled water.

 

It is not necessary to boil well water for other household activities such as washing dishes, laundry or bathing.

 

This Boil Water Order is limited to private wells and does not apply to municipal water systems.