Does a water filter or a water softener system protect me?
No, water softeners and filtration systems catch larger molecules like sand and silt. They do not filter our micro-organisms. For under-sink filters, read the manual. If in doubt, boil.

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1. What about businesses
2. Why are Precautionary Boil Water Notices issued?
3. Is Eastlake Woodlands or Hillsborough County affected?
4. How long should water be boiled?
5. What if I accidentally drank tap water before I learned about the Precautionary Boil Water Notice?
6. Should I use bottled water?
7. Can I wash my hands in tap water during the notice period?
8. Can I brush my teeth?
9. Can I take a shower?
10. Is it okay to bathe my toddler/child?
11. What about washing dishes?
12. Can I use tap water for making coffee, tea, lemonade, baby formula, frozen juice, or other beverages?
13. Can I use my ice maker during the notice?
14. Does a water filter or a water softener system protect me?
15. Should I take the same precautions for my pets?
16. Can I use tap water to water my grass or garden?
17. If the street next to my street is under a Precautionary Boil Water Notice, will the same precautions apply to me?
18. When will the Precautionary Boil Water Notice be lifted?
19. Why didn’t I hear about this on the news?
20. How is the public notified?