Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for New Orleans
For Immediate Release: Monday, October 25, 2021 11:39 AM
New Orleans – 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 for all residents and businesses in parts of New Orleans East after bacteriological tests confirmed that water in the area was safe to drink and could be used for personal needs.
For a map, please visit: Boil Water Advisories - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (swbno.org)
Customers who have not used their water supply during this precautionary boil water advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water through their system for several minutes.
Water samples from across the area have tested negative for contamination. SWBNO is committed to providing safe drinking water, and this precautionary boil water advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution to ensure the public’s safety. We thank the impacted residents and businesses for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Boil water advisories are issued out of an abundance of caution whenever the water pressure drops below 20 psi. We agree with the recommendations of our regulatory partner, LDH, that it is prudent to issue these advisories.
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