NEW ORLEANS — UPDATE: The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans canceled a boil advisory on Wednesday that was in effect for a large part of New Orleans East.
Areas now cleared included:
- Jourdan Rd (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal) from Hayne Blvd to Paris Rd
- Paris Rd from Hayne Blvd to Lake Forest Blvd
- Lake Forest Blvd from Paris Rd to Mayo Rd
- Mayo Rd from Lake Forest Blvd to Dwyer Rd
- Dwyer Rd from Lake Forest Blvd to Jourdan Rd (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal)
- Jourdan Rd (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal) from Dwyer Rd to Hayne Blvd.
- Lakefront Airport
- Entire Oak Island Subdivision
The utility says the water main broke at Morrison Road and Benson Court.
SWBNO says they have repaired the issue at Morrison and Benson, and water has been restored to all customers.
Another break in a water main in Little Woods has also been repaired.
What to do during a boil water advisory
Advisories don’t necessarily mean that the water is contaminated but that viruses or bacteria could have gotten into the system, and the current water quality is unknown.
During a boil advisory, you should use bottled water or water you’ve boiled for one minute on the stove.
This goes for washing dishes, cooking, drinking, brushing your teeth, mixing baby formula, or filling your pet’s water bowl.
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