Media Advisory: Oct. 31, 2021
DEP/DOH Joint Potable Water Update:
Midway Water System, Gulf Breeze, Florida
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – This week, residential tap sampling continued in response to the Boil Water Notice issued by Midway Water System on Oct. 18, 2021. Sampling began on Oct. 22, 2021, and to date, samples from approximately 448 samples have been collected. In the coming days, samples will be collected from all remaining impacted residences. (Note: Multiple samples may be collected from a single residence as needed.)
DEP continues to operate a bottled water distribution station to aid impacted residents. This notice covered the area between 4115 Soundside Drive and 5012 Soundside Drive, including Nature's Cove and The Waters subdivisions and adjacent streets.
Please note: DEP has relocated its distribution site to Midway Water System. Bottled water will continue to be available to affected residents until testing results confirm the water is safe to drink.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday, Oct. 31 2021– 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 1, 2021– 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location:
Midway Water System
4971 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Residents should continue to use an alternative water source until testing can be done in their homes to confirm the water meets all bacteriological standards.
DEP launched a community webpage so residents have access to the latest information on the bottled water distribution sites, sampling data and response activities.
DEP will continue to oversee efforts by the utility to ensure that safe drinking water is restored as quickly as possible.
Residents with health-related questions or concerns should contact their physician or the Florida Department of Health - Santa Rosa County.
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