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Testing underway for parts of New Orleans East under boil water advisory

WDSU New Orleans · last updated

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for limited parts of New Orleans East. Testing is underway and water quality samples may take 24 hours to achieve results. The following areas are under the advisory: Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Read BlvdParis Rd from Hayne Blvd to I-10 Service Rd I-10 Service Rd from Paris Rd to Read Blvd Read Blvd from I-10 Service Rd to Hayne BlvdWater pressure in the area fell below 20 pounds per square inch due to a fire hydrant being hut near Morrison Road and Lucerne St.SWBNO says the advisory area may expand as temperatures improve and additional leaks are discovered.

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for limited parts of New Orleans East.

Testing is underway and water quality samples may take 24 hours to achieve results.

The following areas are under the advisory:

    • Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Read Blvd
    • Paris Rd from Hayne Blvd to I-10 Service Rd
    • I-10 Service Rd from Paris Rd to Read Blvd
    • Read Blvd from I-10 Service Rd to Hayne Blvd

Water pressure in the area fell below 20 pounds per square inch due to a fire hydrant being hut near Morrison Road and Lucerne St.

SWBNO says the advisory area may expand as temperatures improve and additional leaks are discovered.