N.O. S&WB calls for precautionary boil water order on east bank

NEW ORLEANS - The city of New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board has issued boil water order for the east bank of Orleans Parish as a precaution because of a loss of power at the main water plant at 8:30 am.

The order says residents on the east bank should not drink, make ice from, brush teeth, bathe or shower, prepare or rinse food with tap water unless it has been properly disinfected until further notice.  The order does not affect Algiers.

S&WB officials say you should let your water get to a rolling boil and then continue it for another minute before consuming.

"A momentary loss of 25-cycle power at about 8:30 a.m. at the main water plant brought water pressure to low levels throughout the eastbank of the city," said a statement from the city. "Out of an abundance of caution, residents are advised that the quality of the water may be unsafe due to bacteriological contamination."

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