PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Burnt Store Marina service area due to a water main break.
The area is south of the city of Punta Gorda and off Burnt Store Road near the Lee County line.
Affected customers will remain under a boil water notice until further notice.
Affected customers include:
• 3960-5020 Key Largo Lane
• 5051-6051 Key Largo Circle
• 5000-5071 Sable Key Circle
• 1300-1321 Marathon Way
• 3855-5071 Cape Cole Blvd.
• 4011-4081 Cobia Estates Drive
That adds up to 141 service connections.
The precaution reads:
“Due to reduced system pressure from the shut-off of the water supply and as a precautionary measure, Charlotte County Utilities is requesting that all customers in the affected area listed above, boil water intended for drinking or cooking at a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute.
“Customers should boil water until further notice.
“The Utilities Department will notify the affected customers with a rescission notice as soon as the water quality is confirmed to be at safe consumption levels.