The Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire East Bank of Jefferson Parish due to the loss of pressure in the distribution system caused by damage from Hurricane Ida.
"Customers will need to boil their water as a precaution until the boil water advisory has been rescinded," according to a news release.
What should residents do?
Jefferson Parish says:
All residents are urged not to drink the water without boiling or disinfecting it first. Boiled, disinfected, or bottled water should be used for drinking, ice making, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and in food preparation until further notice.
Boil the water for 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.
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Disinfect the water by thoroughly 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.
There is also a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for St. Charles Parish.
The St. Charles Parish Waterworks Department is issuing a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for all of St. Charles Parish due to numerous leaks being reported around the parish in connection with Hurricane Ida. While the department is currently maintaining positive pressure and all of the storage tanks are full, this precautionary measure is being put in place to ensure quality of water.
What should residents do?
All residents are urged not to drink water without boiling or disinfecting it first or use bottled water. Boiled, disinfected or bottled water should be used for 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.
Additionally, residents should continue to limit non-essential water and sewerage such as washing dishes, cleaning clothes and showering. Flushing toilets is OK.
On the Northshore, St. Tammany officials say, "All of Tammany Utilities is under a Boil Water Advisory due to wide-spread power outages caused by Hurricane Ida."
