{"id":65182,"date":"2026-04-24T20:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T00:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65182"},"modified":"2026-04-24T20:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T00:17:56","slug":"friday-april-24-2026-polk-county-utilities-has-issued-a-precautionary-boil-water-notice-for-customers-near-lakeland-highlands-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/24\/friday-april-24-2026-polk-county-utilities-has-issued-a-precautionary-boil-water-notice-for-customers-near-lakeland-highlands-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday, April 24, 2026, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers near Lakeland Highlands Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As of today, Friday, April 24, 2026<\/strong>, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice<\/strong> for customers near Lakeland Highlands Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Specific Area Impacted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The notice is specifically for residents on Broken Arrow Trail South<\/strong>. This follows a water main leak and subsequent repairs that left approximately 60 residents temporarily without service yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are in the affected area, you should follow these precautions until the notice is officially rescinded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Boil Water:<\/strong> Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute<\/strong> before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alternative:<\/strong> Use bottled water for the activities mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Duration:<\/strong> The notice will remain in effect until water sampling analysis confirms the water is safe. Polk County Utilities typically issues a “rescind notice” once tests are clear (usually within 48 to 72 hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For specific questions or to confirm if your exact address is included, you can contact Polk County Utilities Customer Service<\/strong> at (863) 298-4100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Note on Local Water Restrictions:<\/strong> Separately from this specific boil-water notice, please remember that all of Lakeland remains under Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions<\/strong>. Lawn irrigation is currently limited to one day per week<\/strong> based on your address.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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