NEW ORLEANS — The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans took to social media to announce a major water line break at the intersection of Upperline Street and South Claiborne Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
According to the SWBNO X (formerly known as Twitter) account, crews are responding and monitoring water pressures.
SWBNO says a 30-inch water valve failed at Upperline and S. Claiborne. "Residents in Uptown may be experiencing lower-than-normal water pressure. We are monitoring the pressure at Touro and Children's Hospital. For now, pressures are holding above 20 psi. We will issue a BWA if needed," SWBNO said.
WWLTV reporter Whitney Miller spoke to residents about their concerns.
"I don't have a driveway; I have a lake, but I don't have a driveway right now," said Pauline Hurst.
Long time resident, James Moore, remembers a flooding incident like this before.
"About three years ago another one happened about a block up from here. Same thing like what is going on now except it was a lot worst that last time," he said.
Moore went on about his concerns of the city's infrastructure.
"I don't know, it seems like they start working on something and just never finish it."
A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of Uptown, announced the Sewerage and Water Board and the Louisiana Department of Health on Thursday night, which includes:
S. Claiborne Ave from Calhoun St. to Robert St.
Robert St. from S. Claiborne Ave. to River
Mississippi River from Robert St. to Exposition Blvd
Exposition Blvd. from River to St. Charles Ave.
The Uptown/Carrollton area up to the Lower Garden District should also be experiencing lower-than-normal pressure.
WWL-TV will update this story once more information becomes available.
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