Precautionary boil water notice rescinded for Bokeelia, Saint James City

A precautionary boil water notice issued for Bokeelia and Saint James City on Saturday has been rescinded.

The boil water notice affected 6,000 customers in the area.

According to a press release, from the Great Pine Island Water Association, they received unbalanced power and high voltage from Lee County Electric Cooperative which led to water pumps shutting down and losing system pressure overnight into Saturday.

Customers were asked to boil drinking and cooking water for a minimum of one minute before consumption.

If you have any questions, go to the Greater Pine Island Water Association website at pineislandwater.com or call the office at 239-283-1071, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.