Categories: Louisiana News

Boil water advisory issued in New Orleans after 30″ main break

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for parts of New Orleans following a 30″ water main break that happened around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 28.

According to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, the break happened in the 2600 block of Upperline Street, with crews isolating a portion of the affected area by around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, and working to restore pressure in the Uptown area.

The precautionary boil advisory will remain until samples are returned that demonstrate the water to be safe. The advisory spans the following areas:

  • S Carrollton Avenue from S Claiborne Avenue to the river.
  • S Claiborne Avenue from S Carrollton Avenue to Jackson Avenue.
  • Jackson Avenue from S Claiborne Avenue to the river.
(courtesy: sewerage and water board of new orleans)

Residents are asked to be careful not to swallow any water coming from the tap unless it has been boiled for a full minute. Anyone with questions can call 504-529-2837.

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