Boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans after pressure drop

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for a portion of the city after a drop in water pressure.The advisory affects the following areas:South Carrollton Avenue from South Claiborne Avenue to the riverSouth Claiborne Avenue from South Carrollton Avenue to Jackson AvenueJackson Avenue from South Claiborne Avenue to the riverA boil water advisory was issued after water pressure in the area fell below 20 pounds per square inch due to a water main break on Upperline Street. Crews are working to isolate and repair the break.Water quality sampling will begin once pressure is restored and conditions are safe. Results from lab testing may take up to 24 hours. Customers outside the affected area are not impacted and do not need to boil their water.Residents in the impacted area should use bottled or boiled tap water to drink, cook, brush teeth or clean food. People with compromised immune systems are also advised to use safe water for washing hands and bathing.The utility says the advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution while crews work to restore and stabilize pressure.Updates and additional information can be found at swbno.org/news/boilwater.