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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Uptown

The advisory was issued after a water main break earlier.

A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of the Uptown neighborhood, after a water main break on Thursday.

You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, eating, cooking or cleaning.

Temporary repairs began Thursday but permanent repairs will begin this weekend.

The affected areas are

- 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.

Previous reports:

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans said on there social media that a 30-inch water valve failed at the intersection of Upperline and S. Claiborne and will issue a boil water advisory if needed.

The SWBNO said that this is the current list of residents that will be out of water:

- S Claiborne Ave. from Octavia to Upperline
- Upperline from S Claiborne Ave. to Loyola Ave.
- Loyola Ave. from Soniat to Upperline
- Bordeaux from St Charles Ave. to S Saratoga

This is the current list of resident that should be experiencing lower-than-normal water pressure.

- Uptown/Carrollton area, up to Lower Garden District

WDSU will continue to update with more information.