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New Orleans, LA - Beginning on Thursday, March 21, a water closure is required to facilitate repairs to a 48” transmission main on Florida Ave near Elysian Fields Ave. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) crews will begin closing the water valve at 7 a.m. Crews are scheduled to complete the repair and reopen the water valve on Tuesday, March 26, weather pending.

This 48” water main supplements much of the water supply to the Lower Ninth Ward resulting in potential lower-than-normal water pressure. While a significant pressure drop is not anticipated, some customers may experience slightly lower than normal pressure, especially upper floors of multi-story buildings.

The 48" water main is one of six large transmission mains that supplements water to much of the metro area, which means there are redundancies in the water distribution system.

While the water valve closure and work are underway, crews will monitor water pressure throughout the city. If pressures dip below 20 psi, we will notify the public of the need for a precautionary boil water advisory.

Customers who are experiencing extremely low or no water pressure should always call our Emergency Call Center at 504-52-WATER; we are open 24/7 to serve you.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to maintain your water system.