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Hydrogen Sulfide Message to the Public

June 25, 2025

Please see the message below from the Director and Lead Toxicologist from the Florida Department of Health: Apalachicola residents are advised that tap water is safe to use after being boiled for the purposes of drinking, handwashing prior to meal preparation, cooking, preparing baby formula, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. Boiling water reduces hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and it is not possible to create hydrogen…

City of Apalachicola Emergency Services Update

June 24, 2025

The City of Apalachicola will continue to offer potable water, laundry and shower facilities, and ice until further notice. The Declaration of Local State Emergency is in effect until Friday, June 27th, 2025 at 6:15pm. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all community agencies, organizations, and businesses that have assisted in our time of need. Potable Water Services:Water tanker services will continue to operate at the…

Notice of Relocation

June 23, 2025

City of Apalachicola Emergency Services Update

June 19, 2025

On behalf of the City of Apalachicola, we extend our sincere thanks to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioner for extending the Local State of Emergency. Your support has been invaluable to our ongoing recovery efforts. Water Services:Water tank services will continue to operate at the following locations: New Support Services Beginning Thursday, June 19 at 5pm – Monday, June 23 at 10 pm:A shower…

DOH Announcement

June 17, 2025

If residents have health-related questions or concerns, they can contact the Florida Department of Health’s Public Health Toxicology Section at 877-798-2772 (toll-free).

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 14, 2025

Water will be provided for City residents

June 13, 2025

 *PICKUP WILL BE AT THE APALACHICOLA FIRE STATION, LOCATED AT 90 10TH STREET, AND WILL BE FROM 8:30 AM TO 12 PM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH.  -PROOF OF APALACHCOLA RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED I.E. DRIVERS LIC. OR WATER BILL.

Water Information Workshop: LIVE

June 12, 2025

Click here for the Water Information Workshop live.

REVISED Precautionary Boil Water Notice

June 11, 2025

Notice of Relocation

June 11, 2025

Q & A on the Fair Housing Act

June 11, 2025

On June 20th  the City of Apalachicola will be conducting a Q & A on the Fair Housing Act from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM at the Margret Key Library in Apalachicola. All are welcome to attend. 

Water Quality and System Updates

June 11, 2025

Click here to view the Dewberry Engineers Status Update Click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Water Quality and System Updates

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