Officials reporting major water leak in Bossier City, many customers without water - KSLA
Officials reporting major water leak in Bossier City, many customers without water
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Many Bossier City residents are reporting no water after a major water leak was reported.
On Nov. 1, KSLA’s studio received multiple calls regarding water outages in Bossier City. Louis Johnson, public information officer with Bossier City, says while the leak is in one area, the entire city could experience low pressure while they are making the repairs.
According to Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith, around 1:30 a.m. public utility workers noticed a significant drop in water pressure around the city. Utility workers located a 42-inch leak in a waterline between Airline Drive and Benton Road, near Shed Road.
The hardest hit area is reportedly the northeast section of the city, including Carriage Oaks, Swan Lake, Stonebridge, Tiburon, Hickory Ridge, and Stockwell.
The Bossier Parish Police Jury says water will be out most of the day and that residents should expect a boil advisory to go into effect once repairs are complete.
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