Lakeland Residents Near Boy Scout Ranch Road Under Precautionary Boil Water Notice

Published: May 5, 2026

Bartow, Fla. (May 5, 2026) — A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Polk County Utilities customers in Waterwood and Riverlake subdivisions near Boy Scout Ranch Road in Lakeland. This is in response to repairs for a damaged potable water main, though repairs have been completed.

All water users in the specified area are advised to drink bottled water and/or boil water to a rolling boil for at least one minute for cooking and drinking.

This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until ongoing water sampling analysis has been completed. Polk County Utilities staff will issue a notice rescinding this precautionary measure once satisfactory results have been confirmed.

As a further precaution, the water lines in the area have been flushed. For any questions or concerns regarding this notice, residents may contact Polk County Utilities customer service at (863) 298-4100.

Update (May 8, 2026) — Polk County Utilities has discontinued the precautionary boil water notice issued on May 5 for customers near Boy Scout Ranch Road in Lakeland, Florida. Water samples collected from this area are free of contamination. The water supply has been completely cleared for use.

For more information regarding this notice, you may contact Polk County Utilities customer service at (863) 298-4100.

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