A boil water advisory remained in effect Tuesday morning for Algiers, the Sewerage & Water Board said. Residents should not drink tap water without boiling it first.
The advisory was issued at 11:30 a.m. Monday for the entire west bank of New Orleans, including Algiers, Algiers Point, English Turn and the lower coast of Algiers.
The west bank of New Orleans is under a boil water advisory as of early Monday afternoon.
As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the S&WB tweeted that water quality testing was underway. If the results show the water is clean, officials "hope to lift" the advisory by "late afternoon/early evening."
The advisory was prompted Monday when water pressure dropped while crews were repairing Mardi Gras Boulevard, S&WB said.
Advisories are issued when water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch, which could allow contaminants to enter the water.
Take precautions
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Residents should not use untreated tap water for drinking, cooking, cleaning food, making ice or brushing teeth until the advisory is lifted. Use bottled water or treat tap water by bringing it to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
Healthy adults can use tap water to shower or bathe. People with open wounds, chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems should use only boiled or bottled water to wash hands, shower or bathe.
The State Department of Health and Hospitals has a long list of precautions for residents and businesses during a boil water advisory. Read here for specific guidelines regarding infant care, home-cleaning and food preparation.
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