A boil water notice is issued as a precaution to protect public health and ensure water quality. If water pressure drops below 20 PSI, there is an increased risk that contaminants could enter the system. As a result, a precautionary boil water advisory is issued.

To properly disinfect water and eliminate harmful microorganisms, bring it to a rolling boil for at least one minute.

Yes. Bottled water may be used as a safe alternative to boiling tap water.

State-certified operators will collect and test a series of bacterial samples. Two consecutive samples must meet safety standards before the water is considered safe. Once the advisory is lifted, customers will be notified through a door hanger or an automated call that the advisory has been lifted.

Ice produced during a boil water advisory should not be consumed. We recommend disposing of ice made during this time and cleaning your ice machine before putting it back into use.

You can sign up for the alert system at www.AlertSarasotaCounty.com.

You will be notified by an automated call or a door hanger when the boil water advisory has been canceled.

You can contact us at 941-861-9760 for information on boil water advisories, or you may subscribe to automated updates at www.AlertSarasotaCounty.com.

As long as the water pressure in your utility system remains above 20 PSI, there is no need for a boil water advisory. Sarasota County Public Utilities continuously monitors pressure across all water service lines and can track conditions before, during, and after an incident. If pressure does not fall below 20 PSI, the water remains safe to drink and a precautionary boil water notice is not required.

Sarasota Conty recommends all restaurant establishments follow the guidelines set by the Florida Department of Health during a boil water advisory. These guidelines can be found at the following link: INDUSTRY BULLETIN