02-06-2025
Precautionary boil water advisory issued in N.O. East
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for residents in parts of New Orleans East.
SWBNO officials said the water pressure in the area dropped below 20 pounds per square unit for about five minutes due to a valve failure at Chatelain Drive.
The issue has since been resolved but residents in the following area will be impacted:
Hayne Boulevard from Paris Road to Read Boulevard
Paris Road from Hayne Boulevard to I-10 Service Road
I-10 Service Road from Paris Road to Read Boulevard
Read Boulevard from I-10 Service Rd to Hayne Boulevard
Water quality samples are currently being tested. results will take up to 24 hours to return, according to SWBNO officials.
For the time being, residents are being advised to use bottled water or boiled tap water to cook, drink, clean food, wash hands or bathe.
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SWBNO officials said the advisory was decided through the partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health.
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