04/03/2025
**UPDATE: The precautionary boil water notice for addresses on Brooks Street SE has been rescinded as of Saturday, April 5, 2025.
NOTICE OF WATER OUTAGE AND PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE:
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, a contractor performed emergency repairs to the City of Fort Walton Beach's water distribution system, repairing a 6-inch water line on Brooks Street SE near Perry Avenue SE.
Emergency repairs by Contractor personnel required one water valve to be closed, interrupting water service to some customers on Brooks Street SE. The impacted area is located south of U.S. Highway 98 between Perry Avenue SE and WaterVue at Books Street (see map).
Specific addresses affected are 175, 181, 183, 185 Unit 101, 185 Unit 102, 185 Unit 201, 185 Unit 202, 185 Unit 301, 185 Unit 302, 187 Unit A201, 187 Unit A202, Unit 483, 13, Unit 4501, 101, Unit Abo, 102, 7U45 31,3, Unit B201, 10, Unit 82021,021,87 Unit B203, 187 Unit B301, 187 Unit B302, 187 Unit B303, 187 Unit B401, 187 Unit B402, 187 Unit B403, 187 Unit B501, 187 Unit B502, 187 Unit B503, 187 Unit B601, 187 Unit B602, 189, 191, 195, 203, 205 STE 101, 205 STE 201, 205 STE 301 Brooks Street SE. No other addresses are affected at this time.
As a precaution, we advise boiling all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used. Water used directly from the tap is suitable as is for bathing, washing clothes, and irrigation.
We will take all precautions to ensure that no contaminants enter the line during this repair. When completed, in accordance with regulatory requirements, the City will thoroughly flush the line and collect bacteriological samples on two consecutive days.
This "Precautionary Boil Water Notice" will remain in effect until the scheduled bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink. This process generally takes a minimum of 26-48 hours after the second day's samples are collected. Once those results are received the City will issue a follow-up notification, lifting this Precautionary Boil Water Notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Water Operations Supervisor James Nelson at 850-833-9613.