UPDATE: Around 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, the SWBNO canceled the boil advisory.
Residents who did not use their water supply during the advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing for several minutes.
UPDATE: At 11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, SWBNO announced the water line in Hollygrove has been repaired and water pressure should soon be restored.
However, residents are urged to continue to use boiled or bottled water until crews are able to test samples of the water to ensure it is safe to consume. The board notes test results could take up to 24 hours to achieve.
Stay tuned to WGNO.com for the latest updates.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for different areas of New Orleans, the Sewerage & Water Board announced on Tuesday.
According to a statement by the S&WB, affected areas of the advisory include:
- Wright Rd, Lake Pontchartrain, Paris Ave, and I-10 in addition to the Oak Island Subdivision
- Industrial Canal, I-10, St. Bernard Ave and Lake Pontchartrain
Click here to view a map of the affected areas.
The board reports water pressures dropped below 20 PSI while crews were making repairs to a water main on General Ogden and Nelson streets in Hollygrove.
Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to use bottle or boiled tap water to:
- Drink
- Cook
- Clean food
- Brush teeth
Residents with compromised immune systems should also use safe water to wash hands, shower, or bathe.
The boil advisory will remain in place until further notice. Check back to WGNO for the latest updates.