JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — The Jefferson Parish Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for Crown Point, the Town of Jean Lafitte, Lower Lafitte, and Barataria due to low water pressure during a water main repair.
The department issued the advisory along with the Louisiana Department of Health as a precautionary measure as crews work to repair a water main on Lafitte-Larose Highway.
The boil water advisory will be in effect until rescinded by the water department or the state health department.
How to Boil or Disinfect Water
Information from the Jefferson Parish Water Department:
Boil the water for one full minute in a clean container. The one-minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.
OR
Disinfect the water by mixing 1/8 teaspoon of unscented, liquid chlorine laundry bleach with one gallon of water and letting it stand for at least 30 minutes prior to consumption. Mix it thoroughly.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
For additional information, contact the Jefferson Parish Water Quality Laboratory at (504) 838-4305 or the West Bank Water Treatment Plant at (504) 349-5080.
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