Boil water advisory issued for east bank of New Orleans

A precautionary boil water advisory was issued Wednesday (Sept. 23) night for the east bank of New Orleans after a power surge at the Carrollton Water Plant.

Sewerage and Water Board spokesman Robert Jackson said the surge happened sometime between 8:32 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. They issued the boil water advisory "out of an abundance of caution."

The Sewerage and Water Board has advised residents to avoid drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food with tap water until the advisory has been lifted. The S&WB said it was collecting water samples and that test results take 24 hours once all samples are collected.

The advisory is in effect until further notice.

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