Sanford Boil Water Notice Affects Schools, Businesses, and Neighborhoods
The City of Sanford issued a precautionary boil water notice on December 3 after an unplanned water service interruption, affecting multiple neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. Residents are being advised to boil water for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking and household uses until tests confirm the supply is safe.
City of Sanford officials issued a precautionary boil water notice on December 3 following an unplanned interruption to the municipal water service. The notice remains in effect as crews work to resolve the disruption and complete water quality testing before declaring the system safe for normal use.
The advisory named specific areas and landmarks affected by the service interruption, including Fire Station #41, Don Knight, SR 46 to south of Celery Ave, Brisson Ave crossing E. Lake Mary Blvd, Sterling Meadows, Kings Crossing Shopping Center, Millennium Middle School, Midway Elementary School, Galileo School and the Midway Canaan area. Residents and businesses within those boundaries are covered by the notice and should follow the safety guidance until the city lifts the advisory.
Officials advised that water intended for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled for at least one minute to kill potential contaminants, or that bottled water be used instead. The guidance applies to both public facilities and private homes, which means schools, restaurants and retail outlets in the affected zone will need to adjust food service and sanitation practices as required by health standards. Parents of students at Millennium Middle School, Midway Elementary School and Galileo School should plan for potential changes in school water use while the notice is active.
The boil water notice will remain in place until the utility completes corrective actions and laboratory tests confirm the water supply meets safety standards. City crews are conducting repairs and sampling the distribution system, and updates will be issued when testing shows the water is safe to use without boiling. Until then, follow the one minute boil recommendation, use bottled water for vulnerable uses, and avoid using tap water for consumption without treating it first.
For Seminole County residents, the notice underscores the importance of monitoring local advisories after unplanned service interruptions. Taking simple precautions now will reduce health risks and help ensure schools, businesses and households remain safe while the city restores full, tested water service.
