CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

10/02/2024

NOTICEABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

TO: RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FL

Due to the storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene, the Cedar Key drinking water wells have experienced saltwater intrusion. While this will be temporary as the aquifer recharges, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has made the following recommendations, urging residents to:

•       Refrain from using water for non-imperative purposes (i.e., irrigation, filling pools, etc.);

•       Use bottled water or alternative potable water sources for drinking and cooking. Bottled water is available for distribution at Cedar Key City Hall, 809 6th Street and First Baptist Church, 717 2nd Street in Cedar Key.

•       Be advised, boiling water that has been affected by saltwater intrusion will cause an increase in the levels of dissolved minerals and salts in the water.

Daily conductivity testing is being completed to monitor the amount of dissolved minerals and salts in the water. Once it has decreased to acceptable levels, further notice will be provided.

DO NOT CONSUMEUNTIL FURTHER NOTICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

If you have any questions, you may contact John Rittenhouse of Cedar Key Water and Sewer District at 352-543-5285.

John Rittenhouse General Manager

Cedar Key Water and Sewer District

10/01/24

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

TO THE RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA, DUE TO THE HURRICANE HELENE STORM SURGE, A LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE AND SERVICE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.

CEDAR WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT HAS RESTARTED ITS WATER PLANT IN ORDER TO FILL OUR WATER TOWER AND TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO OUR WATERLINE INFRASTRUCTURE. WE WILL REOPEN SMALL SECTIONS OF OUR WATER SYSTEM, ONE SMALL SECTION AT A TIME. THIS WATER SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARY, AND WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. 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 WE ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND CONDUCT A BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWING THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

SEWER SERVICE IS FUNCTIONAL, BUT PLEASE DON’T USE UNNECESSARY WATER OR FLUSHING.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT AT 352-543-5285.

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

 09/29/24

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

TO THE RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA, DUE TO THE HURRICANE HELENE STORM SURGE, A LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE AND SERVICE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.

CEDAR WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT HAS RESTARTED ITS WATER PLANT IN ORDER TO FILL OUR WATER TOWER AND TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO OUR WATERLINE INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WATER SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARY, AND WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. 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 WE ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND CONDUCT A BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWING THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

SEWER SERVICE REMAINS UNAVAILABLE, AND PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF USING WATER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT AT 352-543-5285.

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

NOTICE

WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR CEDAR KEY WILL BE SHUT - OFF AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.

FOLLOWING THE STORM, THE CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT WILL ASSESS WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE.

BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THAT ASSESSMENT, AN UPDATE ON WATER AND SEWER WILL BE ISSUED.

8/10/2024 - The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District (City of Cedar  Key) is  NO LONGER under a BOIL WATER NOTICE as of 8/10/2024.

8/4/2024 - Due to the impending storm surge and its related damages, the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will shut off water and sewer service to city residents at Midnight tonight. The District will assess damages in the morning. Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will alert you through the Levy County Emergency Management on updated conditions. Thank you