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Sunshine Water Plant Experiences Brief Outage; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect

Effect, Florida · Last checked October 18, 2026 9:24 am

South Lake Tablet reported a precautionary boil water notice affecting Effect, Florida. The notice was lifted on October 20, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypePrecautionary Boil Water Notice
LocationEffect, Florida
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 26, 2026
LiftedOctober 20, 2026
Reported bySouth Lake Tablet https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxPN3JBQTVwNzh1cWFyQlptMGVpUmZDY3Q3dFJ2NG4yU0JKMlhyZHlCYkk2aFNKSWdzZU5JckI2N0ZQQVVrWHlqVktoVFBhcFhUanA4TGljRl9tdV9oU2lLclBaSmRmR1pxdEhuMzB6MUlXMzI4RDNjY3BmWm14b0Z3amgxWFNLTWc5Q29RM3NPeWV1d1pRUG9OQWxWVExjcTYzenYzZE5ENVNHTWdNVEFkcWRBeUdXNmlQZnFFeVdMOTd5ckgwb3Niazh3?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Effect, Florida still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 20, 2026.

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