Bagdad Garcon Point Water System issues precautionary boil water notice

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Bagdad Garcon Point Water System has issued a precautionary boil water notice.

According to the press release, the following areas should boil water before using it:

• Old Bay Point Subdivision
• Gordan Wells Road
• Shields Point Road
• Lavon Road
• Sandy Point Street
• Garcon Street
• Pelican Palms RV Park

According to the BCPWS, a line maintenance is scheduled for today, June 16 starting at 9 a.m. in the areas listed above. Water service will be shut off for the areas starting at 9 a.m. in which the estimated time to repair the main line will take about 6 hours at least. When water is restored follow boil water guidelines.

You should do the following when water is restored:

• Boil water that will be used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes
• Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before using
• You can use bottled water as an alternative

BCPWS says the precautionary boil water notice will be in effect until the repair has been completed and a survey shows that the water is safe to drink.