Boil-water advisory impacts Algiers businesses and recreation
Boil-water advisory impacts Algiers businesses and recreation
A boil-water advisory in Algiers is affecting local businesses and recreation centers after water pressure dropped during maintenance at the Algiers water plant.
On Saturday morning, a boil-water advisory was issued for the entire Algiers area after pressure dropped below 20 pounds per square inch.
The pressure dropped due to a combination of pump issues and the water tank at the Algiers water plant being down for routine maintenance.
The advisory has caused inconvenience for several bars and restaurants in the area.
At the Dry Dock Cafe, bartenders are pouring bottled water over ice to accommodate customers. While employees say the situation impacts business by slowing service, they note that it is not unusual.
“It’s hard to anticipate. We always have canned sodas, bottled water, just in general. A lot of people prefer that over tap water. So we always have that,” said Matthew Good, bartender. “As far as being prepared, it’s just something, living in New Orleans, you get used to it.”
The advisory also caused the new splash pad at the Cut-Off Recreation Center to close Saturday, just one day after it opened.
The Sewerage and Water Board said it is investigating the cause of the pump issues and working with the Louisiana Department of Health to test water samples, but results could take up to 24 hours before the advisory is lifted.
In the meantime, everyone in the area is advised to use bottled or boiled tap water for cooking, drinking or brushing their teeth.