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6 days ago
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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. Hurricane Season 2025: A WGNO Special Program SWBNO officials said the advisory was decided through the partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health. Stay with WGNO for updates on when the advisory is demands congressional investigation into DHS detention of staffer Precautionary boil water advisory issued in N.O. East Schumer vows to fight GOP megabill 'with everything we've got' Ryan Blaney races to first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year at Nashville New Orleans teen film director becomes one of USA's best Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
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Randy Hayman named new Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans executive director
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has announced a new executive director after a search that began back in February when the previous director, Ghassan Korban, announced his departure. VietNOLA 50 commemorates arrival of Vietnamese community in New Orleans According to the SWBNO, Randy Hayman has now been selected after being named as a finalist in the running on April 15. Hayman previously served as the commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, as well as general counsel for DC Water and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Hayman also has experience as a partner with Beveridge and Diamond PC, the United States' oldest and largest environmental law firm. While in leading in Philadelphia, three billion gallons of pollution were reportedly removed from the water before it could reach streams and rivers. He also played a lead role in the integration of smart meters across every home in the state. Changes coming to Ponchatoula Strawberry Fest 'He is coming at a critical time for our utility, as we prepare to complete our power complex, which will provide more reliable energy to fuel our pumps, and as we make headway on our lead service line replacement program,' said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The interim director for the SWBNO will be Ron Spooner, the previous interim general superintendent. Hayman's start date will reportedly be announced in the coming krewe set to join 2026 New Orleans carnival season Randy Hayman named new Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans executive director Rory McIlroy wouldn't let a cold or Masters fatigue keep him from a Zurich Classic title defense Trump signs executive order targeting college accreditation process GM Loomis: Saints lacking 'clarity' on QB Derek Carr's 'shoulder issue' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
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Officials break ground on Grove Place II in New Orleans' Hollygrove neighborhood
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A groundbreaking has happened for a new development which will bring 36 affordable homes to the Hollygrove neighborhood. 16 of the rental units will be brand new, while 20 existing apartments will be refurbished. All will be located within one mile of a grocery store, a medical center, schools and public transportation. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans gives update on power and pump status They will also be built to be more durable before and after a natural disaster. 'Every single one will have emergency backup power, and it will be dedicated to an emergency circuit. So in the event of a hurricane, tenants don't come back to a home with spoiled food, which is one of the highest costs in a disaster that they had faced,' said Paul Irons with New Orleans Restoration Properties. The project is expected to be completed some time in injured following Hollygrove shooting Officials break ground on Grove Place II in New Orleans' Hollygrove neighborhood Third person arrested in Kentwood homicide case French Quarter businesses planning to close early for Cinco de Mayo Saints linebacker three-peats at Zurich Celebrity Shootout Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Climate
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Boil water advisory issued for East Bank of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans have announced that a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the city's East Bank on Sunday, Jan. 26. Alma Cafe to open second location in Mid-City SWBNO officials said the advisory comes after a power surge at the Carrollton Water Treatment Plant caused a drop in water pressure. They said pumping has been restored and pressure is recovering. Residents in the impacted area are being asked to conserve water by not using appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. SWBNO officials said the advisory will remain in effect until further notice, and residents should boil their water before using it for cooking, brushing their teeth and water advisory issued for East Bank of New Orleans Oscars 2025: Where to watch the Best Picture nominees Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions after Colombia rejects deportation flights Pennsylvania governor admits to calling into sports talk shows as 'Josh from Juniata' Encroachment, offside, neutral zone infraction: What are the differences between these NFL penalties? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
