Press Releases

Wednesday, August 12 2026, 3:27 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Memorial Park Neighborhood

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for the Westbank of New Orleans. Memorial Park Neighborhood All other areas of the Westbank New Orleans remain lifted as of Monday, August 10 A map …

Monday, August 10 2026, 5:20 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Majority of West Bank New Orleans; Limited portion remains in effect for the Memorial Park Neighborhood

New Orleans, LA - In consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has cancelled the boil water advisory for the West Bank of New Orleans except for the area bounded by the Westbank Expressway, General DeGaulle Drive, Behrman Place, and the Orleans-Jefferson parish line. As …

Monday, August 10 2026, 1:22 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Venetian Isles

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has canceled the precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for the Venetian Isles neighborhood. All of Venetian Isles A map of the affected area can be found here. Water pressures in this area fell …

Sunday, August 9 2026, 8:43 AM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for West Bank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for the Westbank of New …

Saturday, August 8 2026, 5:12 PM - SWBNO provides update on early morning water main damage; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for Westbank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board crews will need to perform a water service disruption to facilitate emergency repairs to a damaged water main near General DeGaulle Dr. and Indiana St. The water service disruption is scheduled to begin as soon as possible. At this time, there is no estimated time for service restoration. …

Saturday, August 8 2026, 8:37 AM - Water Pressure Restored Following Early Morning Water Main Damage; Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for West Bank New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Water pressure has been restored to the majority of residents affected by an early morning water main disruption on the West Bank of New Orleans.The water main was damaged by a contractor working in the area who is working for a different agency. SWBNO crews responded immediately to isolate the break. Contractor …

Saturday, August 8 2026, 1:45 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for the West Bank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for the West Bank of New Orleans, which includes: The entire West Bank of New Orleans A map of the area currently under a precautionary boil water …

Friday, August 7 2026, 1:03 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued Venetian Isles

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for the Venetian Isles neighborhood. All of Venetian Isles A map of the affected area can be found here. Water pressures in this area fell …

Monday, July 27 2026, 4:28 PM - Executive Director Hayman Brings Nationally Recognized Leadership in Water, Environmental Law and Public Infrastructure

Executive Director Hayman Brings Nationally Recognized Leadership in Water, Environmental Law and Public Infrastructure New Orleans, LA - Executive Director Randy Hayman, Esq. is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in public utilities, environmental law, and infrastructure management, bringing more than three decades of …

Sunday, July 26 2026, 11:52 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Westbank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for the Westbank of New Orleans. Entire Westbank New Orleans A map of the affected area is here. Water pressures in this area fell below 20 pounds …

Saturday, July 25 2026, 4:00 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Westbank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for the Westbank of New …

Saturday, July 25 2026, 6:54 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Westbank of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for the Westbank of New Orleans which includes: Entire Westbank A map of the affected area is here. Water pressures in this area fell below 20 …

Monday, July 20 2026, 5:16 PM - SWBNO Provides Operations Status Ahead of Tropical Depression Two

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) closely monitors significant weather events when forecasted. As inclement weather is anticipated, SWBNO’s focus is to ensure that we have the equipment, personnel, and operational strategies to manage the anticipated weather conditions. We are communicating with …

Monday, July 20 2026, 12:48 PM - SWBNO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO BRIEF MEDIA ON STORM PREPARATIONS AS TROPICAL SYSTEM DEVELOPS IN THE GULF

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans will hold a media briefing to update the public on preparations ahead of a tropical system developing in the Gulf. SWBNO executive leadership will discuss drainage system readiness, pump and power status, and storm prep efforts underway across the city. WHO: SWBNO Executive …

Friday, July 17 2026, 2:36 PM - SWBNO Provides Update on French Quarter Transmission Main Project

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The injunction proceedings involving the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) and business owners related to the ongoing French Quarter transmission main project have been resolved through consent judgment. SWBNO is turning its full attention toward finishing this work to restore normalcy to the …

Tuesday, July 14 2026, 1:35 PM - SWBNO Provides Update on July 11 Rainfall Event

NEW ORLEANS — Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is providing the following update regarding the significant rainstorm that occurred on July 11. There were no power issues from the static frequency changers at the Power Complex during the event. Additionally, there is nothing mechanically wrong with the pumps at …

Saturday, July 11 2026, 8:43 AM - SWBNO UPDATE ON THE FRENCH QUARTER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) understands the burden this ongoing replacement of 115-year-old transmission water mains has placed on businesses and residents in the French Quarter. In addition to the routine email updates we have shared with local businesses and residents since the beginning of the …

Thursday, July 9 2026, 7:30 AM - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Advances Critical Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through Joint Funding Partnership with the City of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) announced today that it has issued a public works bid to select a contractor for four major transmission main replacement projects. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening the city’s water infrastructure. TM 1789 Water Transmission Main Replacements …

Thursday, July 2 2026, 3:50 PM - SWBNO Clarifies Performance of the new Power Complex following Tropical Storm Arthur

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans' new Power Complex represents the most significant modernization of the city's drainage power infrastructure in decades. Designed to improve reliability, resilience, and operational flexibility, the Power Complex provides a robust and redundant power system that …

Sunday, June 28 2026, 2:19 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for a portion of New Orleans East 

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for a portion of New Orleans East. Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Vanderkloot Ave Paris Rd from Hayne Blvd to I-10 Service Rd I-10 Service Rd from Paris …

Saturday, June 27 2026, 1:14 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued a portion of New Orleans East 

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for a portion of New …

Saturday, June 27 2026, 5:05 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued a portion of New Orleans East 

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for a New Orleans East. Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Vanderkloot Ave Paris Rd from Hayne Blvd to I-10 Service Rd I-10 Service Rd from Paris Rd to Bundy Rd Bundy …

Thursday, June 18 2026, 7:19 AM - SWBNO Responded to Power Issue that Affected Drainage and Potable Water Pumps

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) experienced an issue with its 25-hz power system that affected several drainage pumps and potable water pumps. As a result of the power interruption, the drainage pumps that rely on 25-Hz power were offline for approximately thirty minutes to an hour. SWBNO …

Wednesday, June 17 2026, 11:54 AM - SWBNO Provides Operational Status Ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) closely monitors significant weather events when forecasted. As inclement weather is anticipated, SWBNO’s focus is to ensure that we have the power capacity, personnel, and operational strategies to manage the anticipated weather conditions. As part of our …

Tuesday, June 16 2026, 4:07 PM - SWBNO UPDATE ON THE FRENCH QUARTER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) issues an update on the ongoing replacement of 115-year-old transmission water mains in the French Quarter, providing residents and businesses with a current account of progress by block, upcoming milestones, and the factors that have affected the project’s …