TEMPORARY WATER INTERRUPTION
SCHEDULED FOR BIRD KEY

Sarasota, FL:  The water supply to Bird Key will be temporarily shut off Thurs. February 26th 9pm to 6am to accommodate public safety enhancements to the City of Sarasota water system.  The temporary interruption will impact the entire Key.  A boil water advisory will be issued at the time of shut off and will be in effect for approximately 48 – 72 hours.

During the temporary shut off, the Public Works Department will make necessary repairs to fire hydrants and add additional water valves to the system.  The scope of work will be limited to just one water interruption to minimize the inconvenience to residents.

Seagull Lane, from Bird Key Drive to Robin Drive, will be closed temporarily the same day 8pm – 6am.  Residents on Seagull Lane will have drive thru access.

Five small areas on Bird Key also will be under construction:

A boil water notice will be issued for Bird Key at the time of the water shut off.  Typically, such notices are in effect for two days while bacteriological tests are conducted. All tap water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled, with the water roiling for at least three minutes.  Bottled water also may be used as an alternative.  Once satisfactory test results are received, a rescission notice will be issued, lifting the boil water advisory. 

To enhance notification of residents, electronic message boards will be placed throughout the neighborhoods.  A recorded telephone message also will be disseminated to all Bird Key residents.

For more information contact David Mazon in the Public Works Department:  david.mazon@sarasotagov.com or 365-2200 ext. 6227 weekdays 7:30am – 4pm.   Evenings, weekends and holidays call 955-4838.

 

 

For more information, please contact:
Jan Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-2613
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com