CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

11/26/24
PUBLIC NOTICE

To Residents and Occupants of Cedar Key, Florida:
The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will be conducting a smoke test of our sanitary sewer system 
This testing will begin Monday, December 9, 2024. This study will involve the opening and entering 
of manholes in the streets and public utility easements. An important task of the testing will be 
locating breaks and defects in the sewer system. The smoke test will also reveal where storm and 
surface water enter the sewer system.
A special non-toxic smoke will be used in these tests. The smoke is manufactured for this purpose, 
leaves no residuals or stains, and has no effect on plant or animal life. The smoke has a 
distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor. Visibility and odor last only a few minutes, where there is 
adequate ventilation.

Because the plumbing appliances in your house or building are connected to the sanitary sewer 
system, some smoke may enter your home or place of business if:
•Vents connected to your building's sewer pipes are inadequate, defective, or improperly installed.
•Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective, improperly 
installed, or missing.
•Pipes, connections and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under your buildings are 
damaged, defective, have plugs missing, or are improperly installed.
If the plumbing system of your residence/business is adequate and all drain traps are full of 
water, smoke should not be seen indoors. Smoke observed indoors during the testing would indicate a 
plumbing deficiency. Should smoke enter your home or business, you may contact us at 352-543-5285 
so we can record the location. Location, identification, and correction of the source of smoke that 
enters your building is advised. Your cooperation will be appreciated. The information gained from 
this testing will be used to improve sewer service.
Should you have any questions on this matter, please contact John Rittenhouse, at 352-543-5285.

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District (the "District") Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) announces a public meeting to be held at the following date/time:
Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00PM EST
The meeting will be held at 809 6th STREET, CEDAR KEY FL 32625, for the purpose of hosting an informational townhall for the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project and conduct other District business. All interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at any of the above-listed meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the meeting should contact the District Office at (352) 543-5285 at least three (3) business days prior to the date of the meeting.

10/31/24

RESCISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

TO:    RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA

THE "PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE" ISSUED ON 10/01/24 IS HEREBY RESCINDED FOLLOWING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF LABORATORY TESTING SHOWING OUR WATER IS CLEAR OF BACTERIOLOGICAL CONTAMINENTS.

WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE SALINITY IN OUR WATER WELLS. THE SALINITY CONTENT CONTINUES TO DECREASE AS THE SALT WATER RECEDES, AND WE ARE MONITORING THIS SITUATION. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, ALTHOUGH SALINITY IS NOT A DIRECT PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE, CAUTION WHEN DRINKING IS ADVISED.

ANY CUSTOMERS CONCERNED WITH THEIR EXPOSURE TO SALINITY MAY CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER FOR CONSUMPTION.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT AT 352-543-5285.

JOHN RITTENHOUSE GENERAL MANAGER

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

10/02/2024

NOTICEABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

TO: RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FL

Due to the storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene, the Cedar Key drinking water wells have experienced saltwater intrusion. While this will be temporary as the aquifer recharges, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has made the following recommendations, urging residents to:

•       Refrain from using water for non-imperative purposes (i.e., irrigation, filling pools, etc.);

•       Use bottled water or alternative potable water sources for drinking and cooking. Bottled water is available for distribution at Cedar Key City Hall, 809 6th Street and First Baptist Church, 717 2nd Street in Cedar Key.

•       Be advised, boiling water that has been affected by saltwater intrusion will cause an increase in the levels of dissolved minerals and salts in the water.

Daily conductivity testing is being completed to monitor the amount of dissolved minerals and salts in the water. Once it has decreased to acceptable levels, further notice will be provided.

DO NOT CONSUMEUNTIL FURTHER NOTICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

If you have any questions, you may contact John Rittenhouse of Cedar Key Water and Sewer District at 352-543-5285.

John Rittenhouse General Manager

Cedar Key Water and Sewer District

10/01/24

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

TO THE RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA, DUE TO THE HURRICANE HELENE STORM SURGE, A LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE AND SERVICE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.

CEDAR WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT HAS RESTARTED ITS WATER PLANT IN ORDER TO FILL OUR WATER TOWER AND TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO OUR WATERLINE INFRASTRUCTURE. WE WILL REOPEN SMALL SECTIONS OF OUR WATER SYSTEM, ONE SMALL SECTION AT A TIME. THIS WATER SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARY, AND WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. A ROLLING BOIL OF ONE MINUTE IS SUFFICIENT. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, BOTTLED WATER MAY BE USED. THIS "PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE" WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL WE ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND CONDUCT A BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWING THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

SEWER SERVICE IS FUNCTIONAL, BUT PLEASE DON’T USE UNNECESSARY WATER OR FLUSHING.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT AT 352-543-5285.

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

 09/29/24

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

TO THE RESIDENTS OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA, DUE TO THE HURRICANE HELENE STORM SURGE, A LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE AND SERVICE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.

CEDAR WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT HAS RESTARTED ITS WATER PLANT IN ORDER TO FILL OUR WATER TOWER AND TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO OUR WATERLINE INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WATER SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARY, AND WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. A ROLLING BOIL OF ONE MINUTE IS SUFFICIENT. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, BOTTLED WATER MAY BE USED. THIS "PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE" WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL WE ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND CONDUCT A BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWING THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

SEWER SERVICE REMAINS UNAVAILABLE, AND PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF USING WATER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT AT 352-543-5285.

CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

NOTICE

WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR CEDAR KEY WILL BE SHUT - OFF AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.

FOLLOWING THE STORM, THE CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT WILL ASSESS WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE.

BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THAT ASSESSMENT, AN UPDATE ON WATER AND SEWER WILL BE ISSUED.

8/10/2024 - The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District (City of Cedar  Key) is  NO LONGER under a BOIL WATER NOTICE as of 8/10/2024.

8/4/2024 - Due to the impending storm surge and its related damages, the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will shut off water and sewer service to city residents at Midnight tonight. The District will assess damages in the morning. Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will alert you through the Levy County Emergency Management on updated conditions. Thank you