Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans East - WDSU New Orleans

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans East

Residents are asked to boil their water until further notice.

The Sewerage and Water Board issued a precautionary boil water advisory for a portion of New Orleans East Saturday.

The advisory includes the entire Oak Island subdivision and parts of Michoud.

Residents living in the area bounded by Red Maple Drive, Maplewood Drive, Bayou Michoud to Dwyer Road, Dwyer Road to Kim Drive and Kim Drive to the levee should boil their water until further notice.

Officials say a fire hydrant was struck on Caddo Place near Michoud Blvd., causing water pressure in the area to fall.

SWBNO crews are currently working to repair the hydrant.

It could take up to 24 hours before testing can confirm the water is once again safe to drink.

Residents in the affected area should use bottled or boiled tap water to drink, cook, clean food or brush their teeth until further notice. Residents with compromised immune systems should also use safe water to wash their hands, shower or bathe.