A precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.
The advisory excludes Grand Isle and the city of Gretna.
Jefferson Parish Water Department cites the loss of pressure at the West Bank Water Treatment plant as the reason for the advisory.
Here is the news release from Jefferson Parish:
WATER BOIL ADVISORY FOR WESTBANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH
EXCLUDING GRAND ISLE AND THE CITY OF GRETNA JEFFERSON, LA - In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire West Bank of Jefferson Parish as a precautionary measure because of the loss of pressure at the West Bank Water Treatment Plant and subsequently in the distribution system due to work being performed by an outside contractor in the distribution system replacing water valves at the intersection of Ames Blvd and Lapalco Blvd. This advisory does not include the Town of Grand Isle or areas of Gretna served by the City of Gretna Public Utilities Department.
What should residents do?
All residents are urged not to drink the water without boiling or disinfecting it first, or use bottled water. Boiled, disinfected, or bottled water should be used before drinking, ice making, brushing teeth, washing dishes and in food preparation until further notice.
Boil the water for a one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.
OR
Disinfect the water by mixing 1/8 teaspoon of unscented, liquid chlorine laundry bleach with one gallon of water and letting it stand for at least 30 minutes prior to consumption. Mix it thoroughly.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
This BOIL WATER ADVISORY will remain in effect until rescinded by Jefferson Parish Water Department or the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Bacteriological samples must be collected and analyzed from the distribution system to assure the water meets potable water standards.
Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).
For additional information, please contact the Jefferson Parish Water Department at (504) 736-6743.
