Precautionary boil advisory issued for Algiers

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The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board today issued a precautionary boil advisory for the Westbank of Orleans Parish. Officials say water pressure dropped below 20 pounds per square inch while crews were making a repair on Mardi Gras Boulevard.

"Residents in the affected area are advised to use bottled or boiled tap water to drink, cook, clean food or brush teeth until further notice," the Sewerage and Water Board said. "Residents with compromised immune systems should also use safe water to wash hands, shower or bathe."

The Sewerage and Water Board issued these other recommendations:
  • Washing hands:  Use soap and tap water, dry hands, then apply hand sanitizer; the safest option is to wash with bottled or boiled water.
  • Showering or bathing: Be careful not to swallow any water. Infants, young children and disabled persons should be supervised to ensure water is not ingested. Residents with open wounds, chronic illness or weakened immune systems should use boiled or bottled water to bathe until the advisory is lifted.

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