CHARLOTTE COUNTY: Water boil notice for Burnt Store Marina area

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.

"As an alternative, bottled water could be used. We apologize for the inconvenience."

For information, contact 941-764-4300 or visit CCU-Alerts.com.