Boil water notice issued for portions of Wewahitchka

UPDATE: This notice was ricsinded on July 13 at 1:40 p.m..

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued by the City of Wewahitchka for businesses and residences on Highway 71 between Reid Avenue and Jehu Road due to scheduled maintenance.

It is advised that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled before use or consumption. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.

This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.

The City of Wewahitchka can be reached at 850‐639‐2605. 

This report will be updated if more information becomes available.