Callaway issues precautionary boil water notice for six streets

The City of Callaway, in Bay County, Florida, placed a precautionary boil water notice on six streets on Oct. 19, 2026, according to the city’s News Flash post. Water service was restored that day after a contractor hit a water main.

Which Callaway streets are under the boil water notice?

The City of Callaway’s notice covers these streets:

• HL Sudduth Dr.
• S. Kimbrel Ave.
• S. Charlene Ave.
• Minneola St. (between S. Jan and HL Sudduth Dr.)
• Imperil Dr.
• S. Jan Dr.

What should Callaway residents do during the boil water notice?

The City of Callaway says residents in the affected areas should boil all water intended for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or food preparation. The city says water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

When will the Callaway boil water notice be lifted?

The notice remains in effect until bacteriological testing confirms the water is safe for consumption, according to the City of Callaway. The city says it will provide an update once the notice has been officially rescinded. The notice does not give a date for lifting it.

Why did Callaway lose water service?

The city said a contractor hit a water main line, causing an emergency outage in the same six-street area. The city said crews were on site and expected to restore water by 4 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2026.

Read the full notice on the City of Callaway’s News Flash page. Status as of Oct. 20, 2026: the city’s page showed no notice of the advisory being lifted.