The precautionalry boil water advisory for a portion of New Orleans East has been canceled, according to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
The advisory was lifted after bacteriological tests confirmed that water in the area was safe to drink and could be used for personal needs.
Customers who have not used their water supply during this precautionary boil water advisory are advised to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water through their system for several minutes.
Water samples from across the area have tested negative for contamination.
Boil water advisories are issued out of an abundance whenever the water pressure drops below 20 psi. We agree with the recommendations of our regulatory partner, LDH, that it is prudent to issue these advisories. This precautionary boil water advisory was issued on November 20, 2019 when water pressure levels dropped below 20 psi due to crews conducting test valve closures in the area.