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Precautionary boil water advisory canceled for New Orleans

S&WB says water tested negative for contamination

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Precautionary boil water advisory canceled for New Orleans

S&WB says water tested negative for contamination

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for New Orleans’ East Bank. The organization says water samples collected throughout the impacted area have tested negative for contamination.S&WB recommends that customers who have not used their tap water during this precautionary boil water advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water for several minutes before resuming regular water use.

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for New Orleans’ East Bank. The organization says water samples collected throughout the impacted area have tested negative for contamination.

S&WB recommends that customers who have not used their tap water during this precautionary boil water advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water for several minutes before resuming regular water use.

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