Palatka rescinds boil water notice for city

PALATKA, Fla. – The city of Palatka rescinds the boil water advisory it issued on Friday. The samples taken to the laboratory for bacteriological analysis tested negative for bacteriological contamination.

A lightning strike at the water treatment plant caused a power outage that led to a loss of pressure in the city's water distribution system.

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Residents no longer need to boil the water before consumption.

Anyone with questions can contact the city of Palatka Water Treatment Plant at 386-329-0144.